Simply Sea Food food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Epping Forest
Simply Sea Food holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Warren Wood Public House, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5UA
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Simply Sea Food 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% | ← Simply Sea Food | |
| 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 Simply Sea Food 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 Simply Sea Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Chingford Masonic Hall Co Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Bar One Twenty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Simply Sea Food
What is Simply Sea Food's food hygiene rating?
Simply Sea Food has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Epping Forest Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Simply Sea Food safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer 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 Simply Sea Food last inspected?
Simply Sea Food was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Simply Sea Food?
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 Simply Sea Food compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Simply Sea Food holds a 3. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Simply Sea Food 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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