Royal Gunpowder Mills food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Royal Gunpowder Mills 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
This is a fresh result: Royal Gunpowder Mills was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Royal Gunpowder Mills among the 764 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 | 764 | 84% | ← Royal Gunpowder Mills | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 156 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Royal Gunpowder Mills 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 Royal Gunpowder Mills, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wines Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bake You Happy LTD Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Chilli Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Abbey Local Stores Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Abbey's Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Brew Street Kitchen and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Apollo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Royal Gunpowder Mills
What is Royal Gunpowder Mills's food hygiene rating?
Royal Gunpowder Mills has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Royal Gunpowder Mills 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 Royal Gunpowder Mills last inspected?
Royal Gunpowder Mills was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Royal Gunpowder Mills?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Gunpowder Mills compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Gunpowder Mills is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Royal Gunpowder Mills 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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