The Rabbits food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
The Rabbits holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 21 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: Stapleford Road, Romford, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4 1RP
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts The Rabbits 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% | ← The Rabbits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Rabbits 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 The Rabbits, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Farm Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Prawn Star Cornwall Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mayhem paintball Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| The Blue Rooms Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Lambourne End Centre Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Amana Trust Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Brook Farm Country Estates Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2021 |
| Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about The Rabbits
What is The Rabbits's food hygiene rating?
The Rabbits has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 17 September 2024.
Is The Rabbits 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rabbits last inspected?
The Rabbits was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 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 The Rabbits?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rabbits compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Rabbits is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Rabbits 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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