Cafe Cassea food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
Cafe Cassea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cafe Cassea was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 258 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1RB
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Cafe Cassea 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% | ← Cafe Cassea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cafe Cassea 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 Cafe Cassea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns childcare Other catering premises | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cafe Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Eight Rocks Deli & Wine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Fable Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Cassea
What is Cafe Cassea's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Cassea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Cafe Cassea 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Cassea last inspected?
Cafe Cassea was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Cafe Cassea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Cassea compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Cassea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Cafe Cassea 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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