Carpenters arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
Carpenters arms 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 7 November 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: Carpenters Arms Public House, 99 Smarts Lane, Loughton, IG10 4BP
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Carpenters arms 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% | ← Carpenters arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Carpenters 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 Carpenters arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthberry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Eight Rocks Deli & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Aura grill and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cafe Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Carpenters arms
What is Carpenters arms's food hygiene rating?
Carpenters arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 7 November 2023.
Is Carpenters arms 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 Carpenters arms last inspected?
Carpenters arms was last inspected on 7 November 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 Carpenters arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Carpenters arms compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Carpenters arms holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Carpenters 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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