The Mellows Limited food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Epping Forest
The Mellows Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: The Mellows, 38 Station Road, Loughton, IG10 4NX
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts The Mellows Limited 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 Mellows Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Mellows Limited 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 Mellows Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis News & Off- licence Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aura grill and bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Chrysalis Nursery & Pre-school Caring Premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Aged Persons Home Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Earthberry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Mellows Limited
What is The Mellows Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Mellows Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Mellows Limited 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mellows Limited last inspected?
The Mellows Limited was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 Mellows Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mellows Limited 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 Mellows Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Mellows Limited 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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