IG9 Brunch and Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
IG9 Brunch and Cafe 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 3 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: IG9 Brunch Cafe, 4 Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DL
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts IG9 Brunch and Cafe 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% | ← IG9 Brunch and Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 IG9 Brunch and Cafe 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 IG9 Brunch and Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill County Primary School/college/university | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst hill cricket and lacrosse club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bancroft Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
Questions about IG9 Brunch and Cafe
What is IG9 Brunch and Cafe's food hygiene rating?
IG9 Brunch and Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 3 December 2024.
Is IG9 Brunch and Cafe 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 IG9 Brunch and Cafe last inspected?
IG9 Brunch and Cafe was last inspected on 3 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 IG9 Brunch and Cafe?
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 IG9 Brunch and Cafe compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and IG9 Brunch and Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects IG9 Brunch and Cafe 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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