Cheesewheeler food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Epping Forest
Cheesewheeler holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Cheesewheeler 11 Mill Grove, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5 9GX
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Cheesewheeler 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% | ← Cheesewheeler | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cheesewheeler 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 Cheesewheeler, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Post Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Peter Goodwin Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cucina Italiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Mulberry House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Lyn's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Ongar Leisure Centre Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ongar Youth Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| BP Ongar Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Cheesewheeler
What is Cheesewheeler's food hygiene rating?
Cheesewheeler has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Cheesewheeler 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cheesewheeler last inspected?
Cheesewheeler was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 Cheesewheeler?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cheesewheeler compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Cheesewheeler holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Cheesewheeler 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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