Belgique food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Epping Forest
Belgique holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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: 242 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4AP
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Belgique 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% | ← Belgique | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Belgique 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 Belgique, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Monk Hotel, Restaurant, bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| May Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Epping Forest Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Amy Louise Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Ellie's Nursery Epping Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Belgique
What is Belgique's food hygiene rating?
Belgique has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Belgique 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belgique last inspected?
Belgique was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Belgique?
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 Belgique compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Belgique is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Belgique 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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