Magpie Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Epping Forest
Magpie Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 4, Hastingwood Business Centre, Willow Place, CM17 9GD
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Magpie Catering 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% | ← Magpie Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Magpie Catering 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 Magpie Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Gate Connect Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Henry Moore Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Chahil Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Harlow Masonic Hall Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2011 |
| Fat Boyz Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Blossoms Community Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Magpie Catering
What is Magpie Catering's food hygiene rating?
Magpie Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Magpie Catering 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Magpie Catering last inspected?
Magpie Catering was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Magpie Catering?
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 Magpie Catering compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Magpie Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Magpie Catering 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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