Epping Forest Foodbank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Epping Forest
Epping Forest Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 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 Vicarage, 4 St Marys Close, Loughton, IG10 1BA
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Epping Forest Foodbank 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% | ← Epping Forest Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Epping Forest Foodbank 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 Epping Forest Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthberry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Aura grill and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Baylis News & Off- licence Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Eight Rocks Deli & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Epping Forest Foodbank
What is Epping Forest Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Epping Forest Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Epping Forest Foodbank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Epping Forest Foodbank last inspected?
Epping Forest Foodbank was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Epping Forest Foodbank?
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 Epping Forest Foodbank compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Epping Forest Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Epping Forest Foodbank 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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