Gunmakers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
Gunmakers Arms 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 28 July 2023, more than 2 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: 133 Chester Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2LJ
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Gunmakers Arms 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% | ← Gunmakers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Gunmakers Arms 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 Gunmakers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Olive Traditional fish&souvlaki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Harrison Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Cafe Mosaic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Corbett Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Hillside Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Cafelicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Gunmakers Arms
What is Gunmakers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Gunmakers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 28 July 2023.
Is Gunmakers Arms 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 Gunmakers Arms last inspected?
Gunmakers Arms was last inspected on 28 July 2023, more than 2 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 Gunmakers Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gunmakers Arms compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Gunmakers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Gunmakers Arms 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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