Hair Of The Dog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
Hair Of The Dog holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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: The Hair Of The Dog, 15 York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RL
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Hair Of The Dog sits behind roughly 856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ← Hair Of The Dog | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hair Of The Dog 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 Hair Of The Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Chrysalis Nurseries Ltd Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cafe Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Acorns childcare Other catering premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cafe Cassea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Eight Rocks Deli & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Hair Of The Dog
What is Hair Of The Dog's food hygiene rating?
Hair Of The Dog has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Epping Forest Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Hair Of The Dog safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hair Of The Dog last inspected?
Hair Of The Dog was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Hair Of The Dog?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hair Of The Dog compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Hair Of The Dog holds a 3. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Hair Of The Dog 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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