J J Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
J J Meats 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: J J Meats was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Bentons Cottages, Middle Street, Nazeing, EN9 2LN
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts J J Meats 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% | ← J J Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 J J Meats 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 J J Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Harolds Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Hertfordshire Catering Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Food Morning ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Elgon Chemists Limited Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Louie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Nazeing General Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Jaal Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bedish Artisan Foods Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
Questions about J J Meats
What is J J Meats's food hygiene rating?
J J Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 14 May 2026.
Is J J Meats 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 J J Meats last inspected?
J J Meats was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 J J Meats?
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 J J Meats compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and J J Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects J J Meats 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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