The Cock Inn PH food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
The Cock Inn PH holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 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: The Cock Inn The Street, Sheering, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7LT
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts The Cock Inn PH 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% | ← The Cock Inn PH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cock Inn PH 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 Cock Inn PH, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheering C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Glam Cake Box Other catering premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Little Seafood Bar Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Duchess Oil Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Hatfield Haven Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Down Hall Country House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Kings Pizza And Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cock Inn PH
What is The Cock Inn PH's food hygiene rating?
The Cock Inn PH has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Cock Inn PH 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cock Inn PH last inspected?
The Cock Inn PH was last inspected on 18 February 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 The Cock Inn PH?
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 The Cock Inn PH compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Cock Inn PH is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Cock Inn PH 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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