Oakwood Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Oakwood Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6-7 Longcroft Rise, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3NB
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Oakwood Stores sits behind roughly 760 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ← Oakwood Stores | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Oakwood Stores 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 Oakwood Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Barn Club Caring Premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Bowcan ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| C Fresh Catering - Quadient Tech Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Epping Forest Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Crate Coffee Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Beechlands Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Cafe Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Corbett Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Oakwood Stores
What is Oakwood Stores's food hygiene rating?
Oakwood Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 15 June 2023.
Is Oakwood Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oakwood Stores last inspected?
Oakwood Stores was last inspected on 15 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Oakwood Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oakwood Stores compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Oakwood Stores holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Oakwood Stores 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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