Duchess Oil food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Duchess Oil 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 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: New House Farm, Sheering Lower Road, Sheering, CM21 9LE
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Duchess Oil 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% | ← Duchess Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Duchess Oil 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 Duchess Oil, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Rothwell Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bellwaris Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Bonta Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| King William IV Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Full Of Beans Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| All Sorts Dementia Group CIC Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Fawbert And Barnard Infants School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Dorringtons PE74FHM Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Duchess Oil
What is Duchess Oil's food hygiene rating?
Duchess Oil has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Duchess Oil 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 Duchess Oil last inspected?
Duchess Oil was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Duchess Oil?
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 Duchess Oil compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Duchess Oil is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Duchess Oil 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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