North Weald Station food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
North Weald Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 August 2025, 10 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 Buffet Car North Weald Station, Station Road, North Weald Bassett, CM16 6BT
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts North Weald Station 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% | ← North Weald Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 North Weald Station 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 North Weald Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| The Village Pre school Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Weald Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| AMG North Weald Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Rosey Lea Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Morning Glory Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about North Weald Station
What is North Weald Station's food hygiene rating?
North Weald Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 26 August 2025.
Is North Weald Station 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Weald Station last inspected?
North Weald Station was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 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 North Weald Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Weald Station compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and North Weald Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects North Weald Station 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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