Macs Sports and Social Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
Macs Sports and Social Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: 42 Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1NJ
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Macs Sports and Social Bar sits behind roughly 760 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ← Macs Sports and Social Bar | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Macs Sports and Social Bar 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 Macs Sports and Social Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Apollo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Belini Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Crepes-Panini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Caterlink Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Abbey's Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
Questions about Macs Sports and Social Bar
What is Macs Sports and Social Bar's food hygiene rating?
Macs Sports and Social Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Macs Sports and Social Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Macs Sports and Social Bar last inspected?
Macs Sports and Social Bar was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 Macs Sports and Social Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Macs Sports and Social Bar compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Macs Sports and Social Bar holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Macs Sports and Social Bar 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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