Heaneys Farmhouse food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Epping Forest
Heaneys Farmhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Epping Road, Roydon, Harlow, CM19 5DB
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Heaneys Farmhouse 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% | ← Heaneys Farmhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heaneys Farmhouse 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 Heaneys Farmhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinglebell Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Dee's Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Dine Contract Catering Ltd At Bidfood Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Brick Lock Orchard Ltd Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Heaneys Farmhouse
What is Heaneys Farmhouse's food hygiene rating?
Heaneys Farmhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 7 February 2022.
Is Heaneys Farmhouse 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heaneys Farmhouse last inspected?
Heaneys Farmhouse was last inspected on 7 February 2022, more than 4 years 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 Heaneys Farmhouse?
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 Heaneys Farmhouse compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Heaneys Farmhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Heaneys Farmhouse 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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