Hide & Seek food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Epping Forest
Hide & Seek holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: Hide & Seek, 207 High Road, Loughton, IG10 1AZ
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Hide & Seek 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% | ← Hide & Seek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hide & Seek 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 Hide & Seek, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthberry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Aura grill and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Eight Rocks Deli & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Baylis News & Off- licence Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Hide & Seek
What is Hide & Seek's food hygiene rating?
Hide & Seek has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Hide & Seek 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hide & Seek last inspected?
Hide & Seek was last inspected on 16 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 Hide & Seek?
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 Hide & Seek compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Hide & Seek is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Hide & Seek 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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