K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex 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
The rating dates from 26 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: K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, IG10 3EW
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex 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% | ← K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex 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 K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Barn Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Beechlands Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Baylis News & Off- licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Chrysalis Nursery & Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Aged Persons Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Aura grill and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 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 K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex
What is K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex's food hygiene rating?
K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 26 March 2025.
Is K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex 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 K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex last inspected?
K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex was last inspected on 26 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 K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects K C Fisheries, 1 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex 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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