Abridge Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Abridge Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Abridge Stores was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Epping Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Epping Forest ratings →
Address: Londis 24-25 Fir Trees, Romford, Lambourne, RM4 1DG
How this rating has changed
Abridge Stores was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Abridge Stores sits behind roughly 757 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 757 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 11% | ← Abridge Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 139 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 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 Abridge Stores 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 Abridge Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abridge Village Hall Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| BaxterStorey - Bank of England - Debden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Amana Trust Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| ECL The Care and Wellbeing Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Eat In House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Ibadah London Ltd Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Bajanize Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Abridge Stores
What is Abridge Stores's food hygiene rating?
Abridge Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Abridge Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abridge Stores last inspected?
Abridge Stores was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month 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 Abridge Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abridge Stores compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 903 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Abridge Stores holds a 4. 95 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Abridge Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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