Awoo food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Awoo 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 21 July 2025, 11 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: 138 High Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9JH
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Awoo 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% | ← Awoo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Awoo 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 Awoo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AvaGrace Designs Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| W.F. Hockings Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Krazy Kidz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Scotts Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Turkwise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| BDACC Pubs Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Anchor Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Senners Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
Questions about Awoo
What is Awoo's food hygiene rating?
Awoo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Awoo 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 Awoo last inspected?
Awoo was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 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 Awoo?
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 Awoo compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Awoo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Awoo 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Awoo is one of 78 rated food businesses in Ongar. See every hygiene rating in Ongar →
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