Caramelize Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Epping Forest
Caramelize Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 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: Unit A Rear of, Brickfield House, Epping, CM16 6TH
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Caramelize Catering 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% | ← Caramelize Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caramelize Catering 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 Caramelize Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ongar Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| Co-operative Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Kids Unlimited School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Sunshiine Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Leonards of Swanage Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| SP Food Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Herb 'N' Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Mess Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Caramelize Catering
What is Caramelize Catering's food hygiene rating?
Caramelize Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Caramelize Catering 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caramelize Catering last inspected?
Caramelize Catering was last inspected on 27 November 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 Caramelize Catering?
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 Caramelize Catering compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Caramelize Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Caramelize Catering 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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