Beechlands food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Epping Forest
Beechlands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Beechlands was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Essex County Care Ltd Beechlands, 42-44 Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Beechlands 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% | ← Beechlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Beechlands 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 Beechlands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Barn Club Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Chrysalis Nurseries Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Eight Rocks Deli & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Acorns childcare Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Beechlands
What is Beechlands's food hygiene rating?
Beechlands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Beechlands 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beechlands last inspected?
Beechlands was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Beechlands?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Beechlands compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Beechlands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Beechlands 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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