The Three Colts food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
The Three Colts holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: Three Colts Public House, 54 Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EE
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Colts sits behind roughly 764 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ← The Three Colts | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 156 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Three Colts 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 Three Colts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill County Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bancroft Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
Questions about The Three Colts
What is The Three Colts's food hygiene rating?
The Three Colts has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 11 December 2025.
Is The Three Colts safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Three Colts last inspected?
The Three Colts was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Three Colts?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Colts compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Colts holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Three Colts 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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