Piggy's Gammon Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Epping Forest
Piggy's Gammon Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Patches Farm, Galleyhill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2AG
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Piggy's Gammon Shack 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% | ← Piggy's Gammon Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Piggy's Gammon Shack 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 Piggy's Gammon Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey View Produce Manufacturers/packers | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Caterlink Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bedish Artisan Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Apollo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Belini Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Piggy's Gammon Shack
What is Piggy's Gammon Shack's food hygiene rating?
Piggy's Gammon Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Piggy's Gammon Shack 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Piggy's Gammon Shack last inspected?
Piggy's Gammon Shack was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Piggy's Gammon Shack?
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 Piggy's Gammon Shack compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Piggy's Gammon Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Piggy's Gammon Shack 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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