Oak View School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Epping Forest
Oak View School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TS
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Oak View School 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% | ← Oak View School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Oak View School 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 Oak View School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbett Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Hillside Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Chrysalis Nurseries Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Beechlands Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Cafe Mosaic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Barley Barn Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Oak View School
What is Oak View School's food hygiene rating?
Oak View School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Oak View School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oak View School last inspected?
Oak View School was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Oak View School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Oak View School compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Oak View School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Oak View School 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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