The Garnon Bushes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
The Garnon Bushes 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: Garnon Bushes 13 Coopersale Common, Coopersale, Epping, CM16 7QS
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Garnon Bushes sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ← The Garnon Bushes | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 156 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 The Garnon Bushes 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 The Garnon Bushes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herb 'N' Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Leonards of Swanage Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Caramelize Catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Kids Unlimited School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Ongar Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2023 |
| Mess Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Spin And Shake Limited Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about The Garnon Bushes
What is The Garnon Bushes's food hygiene rating?
The Garnon Bushes has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Epping Forest Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Garnon Bushes 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 The Garnon Bushes last inspected?
The Garnon Bushes was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 The Garnon Bushes?
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 The Garnon Bushes compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Garnon Bushes holds a 3. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Garnon Bushes 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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