The Ginger Pig food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
The Ginger Pig holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: 165A High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LF
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts The Ginger Pig 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% | ← The Ginger Pig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Ginger Pig 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 The Ginger Pig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aura grill and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Baylis News & Off- licence Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Earthberry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Chrysalis Nursery & Pre-school Caring Premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Aged Persons Home Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Ginger Pig
What is The Ginger Pig's food hygiene rating?
The Ginger Pig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Ginger Pig 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ginger Pig last inspected?
The Ginger Pig was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 The Ginger Pig?
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 The Ginger Pig compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Ginger Pig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Ginger Pig 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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