Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Epping Forest
Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sainsburys Store, 119 Church Hill, Loughton, IG10 1QR
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local among the 764 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 | 764 | 84% | ← Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 156 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 Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local 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 Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Cafe Mosaic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Chrysalis Nurseries Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Green Olive Traditional fish&souvlaki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Acorns childcare Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cafe Cassea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local
What is Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local's food hygiene rating?
Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local last inspected?
Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local?
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 Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Sainsburys Loughton Church Hill Local 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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