Beyond the Beigel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
Beyond the Beigel 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: Beyond the Beigel was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Beyond the Beigal, 161 High Street, Ongar, CM5 9JD
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Beyond the Beigel 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% | ← Beyond the Beigel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Beyond the Beigel 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 Beyond the Beigel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkwise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| AvaGrace Designs Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Krazy Kidz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| Senners Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| New Ongar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| Peppers of Ongar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 59 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Coriander Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Beyond the Beigel
What is Beyond the Beigel's food hygiene rating?
Beyond the Beigel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Beyond the Beigel 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 Beyond the Beigel last inspected?
Beyond the Beigel was last inspected on 15 June 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 Beyond the Beigel?
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 Beyond the Beigel compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Beyond the Beigel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Beyond the Beigel 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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