Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church 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
The rating dates from 24 February 2025, 16 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: Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, IG10 1RB
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church 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% | ← Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church 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 Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns childcare Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cafe Cassea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Cafe Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Eight Rocks Deli & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church
What is Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church 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 Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church last inspected?
Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Wesley Cafe Loughton Methodist Church 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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