Bassett Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Bassett Service Station 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: 215 High Road, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6ED
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Bassett Service 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% | ← Bassett Service 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 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 Bassett Service 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 Bassett Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red School Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Talbot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Tylers Green Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Blakes Leisure Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Weald Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| The Village Pre school Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Bassett Service Station
What is Bassett Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Bassett Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Bassett Service 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bassett Service Station last inspected?
Bassett Service Station was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 Bassett Service Station?
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 Bassett Service 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 Bassett Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Bassett Service 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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