Duke of Wellington P.H. food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
Duke of Wellington P.H. holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 August 2024, 23 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: Duke Of Wellington Public House, 36 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AE
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Duke of Wellington P.H. sits behind roughly 856 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ← Duke of Wellington P.H. | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Duke of Wellington P.H. 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 Duke of Wellington P.H., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piya Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Olive Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Raj Indian Restaurant Caring Premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Swan Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Eden Coffee Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Hemnall social club Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Tower School School/college/university | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Duke of Wellington P.H.
What is Duke of Wellington P.H.'s food hygiene rating?
Duke of Wellington P.H. has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Epping Forest Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Duke of Wellington P.H. safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Duke of Wellington P.H. last inspected?
Duke of Wellington P.H. was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 Duke of Wellington P.H.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duke of Wellington P.H. compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Duke of Wellington P.H. holds a 3. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Duke of Wellington P.H. 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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