V G Foodstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
V G Foodstore holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 December 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: Nisa Local Costcutter, 38 Pyrles Lane, Loughton, IG10 2NN
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so V G Foodstore 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% | ← V G Foodstore | |
| 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 Very 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 V G Foodstore 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 V G Foodstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Green Olive Traditional fish&souvlaki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Gunmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Cafe Mosaic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Corbett Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Hillside Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Harrison Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about V G Foodstore
What is V G Foodstore's food hygiene rating?
V G Foodstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 1 December 2025.
Is V G Foodstore 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was V G Foodstore last inspected?
V G Foodstore was last inspected on 1 December 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 V G Foodstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 V G Foodstore compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while V G Foodstore holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects V G Foodstore 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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