Shimla Mirch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Epping Forest
Shimla Mirch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 April 2026, 2 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: 558 Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5NT
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Shimla Mirch sits behind roughly 760 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ← Shimla Mirch | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shimla Mirch 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 Shimla Mirch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bealonians Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Bobo & Wild Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Bambino Nursery Hainault Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Capricho Portugese Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
Questions about Shimla Mirch
What is Shimla Mirch's food hygiene rating?
Shimla Mirch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Shimla Mirch safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shimla Mirch last inspected?
Shimla Mirch was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Shimla Mirch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shimla Mirch compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Shimla Mirch holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Shimla Mirch 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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