The Maze Restobar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
The Maze Restobar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Maze Bar & Grill Green Dragon, 21 Market Square, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1DU
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts The Maze Restobar 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% | ← The Maze Restobar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Maze Restobar 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 The Maze Restobar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey's Local Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Apollo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Belini Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Chilli Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Abbey Local Stores Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bake You Happy LTD Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about The Maze Restobar
What is The Maze Restobar's food hygiene rating?
The Maze Restobar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 10 December 2024.
Is The Maze Restobar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Maze Restobar last inspected?
The Maze Restobar was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 The Maze Restobar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Maze Restobar compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Maze Restobar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Maze Restobar 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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