Ongar Youth Centre food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
Ongar Youth Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 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 Gables, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0GA
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Ongar Youth Centre 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% | ← Ongar Youth Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ongar Youth Centre 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 Ongar Youth Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ongar Leisure Centre Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The only way is fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nisa Wisebuys Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2025 |
| The Ongar Academy School/college/university | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Savills Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| BP Ongar Ltd Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2025 |
| Shelly stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Shelly Ongar Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Ongar Youth Centre
What is Ongar Youth Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ongar Youth Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Ongar Youth Centre 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ongar Youth Centre last inspected?
Ongar Youth Centre was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 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 Ongar Youth Centre?
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 Ongar Youth Centre compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Ongar Youth Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Ongar Youth Centre 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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