McColls food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
McColls holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Morrisons Daily Post Office, 3 Brook Parade, Chigwell, IG7 6PE
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts McColls 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% | ← McColls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 McColls 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 McColls, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo & Wild Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Buckhurst hill cricket and lacrosse club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about McColls
What is McColls's food hygiene rating?
McColls has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 13 November 2025.
Is McColls 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McColls last inspected?
McColls was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 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 McColls?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 McColls compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and McColls is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects McColls 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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