New Boar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
New Boar 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 14 May 2024, 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: Blue Boar, The Blue Boar Public House, Market Place, RM4 1UA
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so New Boar 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% | ← New Boar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 New Boar 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 New Boar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abridge Village Hall Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| BaxterStorey - Bank of England - Debden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| ECL The Care and Wellbeing Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Eat In House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Ibadah London Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Bajanize Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about New Boar
What is New Boar's food hygiene rating?
New Boar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 14 May 2024.
Is New Boar 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 New Boar last inspected?
New Boar was last inspected on 14 May 2024, 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 New Boar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Boar compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while New Boar holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects New Boar 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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