AvaGrace Designs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
AvaGrace Designs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 150 High Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9JJ
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts AvaGrace Designs among the 760 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ← AvaGrace Designs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At AvaGrace Designs none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to AvaGrace Designs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krazy Kidz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Turkwise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Awoo Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Scotts Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Senners Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| New Ongar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| Peppers of Ongar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 72 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about AvaGrace Designs
What is AvaGrace Designs's food hygiene rating?
AvaGrace Designs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 22 August 2025.
Is AvaGrace Designs safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AvaGrace Designs last inspected?
AvaGrace Designs was last inspected on 22 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at AvaGrace Designs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AvaGrace Designs compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and AvaGrace Designs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects AvaGrace Designs and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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