Mr Mel food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Mr Mel 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
This is a fresh result: Mr Mel was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Abbey Filling Station, Farm Hill Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1NN
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Mr Mel 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% | ← Mr Mel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mr Mel 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 Mr Mel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Apollo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Belini Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Abbey's Local Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Chilli Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
Questions about Mr Mel
What is Mr Mel's food hygiene rating?
Mr Mel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Mr Mel 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 Mr Mel last inspected?
Mr Mel was last inspected on 24 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 Mr Mel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Mel compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Mel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Mr Mel 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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