UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 21 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: Buckhurst Hill Store, 81 High Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SN
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) sits behind roughly 760 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ← UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) 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 UK Stores (Sidak Ltd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill County Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about UK Stores (Sidak Ltd)
What is UK Stores (Sidak Ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 12 September 2024.
Is UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) last inspected?
UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 21 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 UK Stores (Sidak Ltd)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects UK Stores (Sidak Ltd) 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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