Phetrin Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Epping Forest
Phetrin Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 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: Phetrin Thai Takeaway, 6C Valley Hill, Loughton, IG10 3AA
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Phetrin Cafe 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% | ← Phetrin Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Phetrin Cafe 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 Phetrin Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Barn Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Beechlands Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Chrysalis Nursery & Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Aged Persons Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Baylis News & Off- licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aura grill and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Phetrin Cafe
What is Phetrin Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Phetrin Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Phetrin Cafe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Phetrin Cafe last inspected?
Phetrin Cafe was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Phetrin Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Phetrin Cafe compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Phetrin Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Phetrin Cafe 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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