The Donr food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
The Donr holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Donr was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 240 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1HA
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts The Donr 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% | ← The Donr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Donr 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 The Donr, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Rocks Deli & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cafe Cassea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Acorns childcare Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cafe Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Donr
What is The Donr's food hygiene rating?
The Donr has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 29 June 2026.
Is The Donr 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Donr last inspected?
The Donr was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Donr?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Donr compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Donr is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Donr 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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