Crest Sales Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Crest Sales Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2024, 23 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: Shell UK Oil Products Limited Wake Arms, Shell Service Station, High Road, CM16 5HW
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Crest Sales Ltd among the 764 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 | 764 | 84% | ← Crest Sales Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Crest Sales Ltd 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 Crest Sales Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mosaic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Gunmakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Green Olive Traditional fish&souvlaki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Gourmet Kebab Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Filika Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Chrysalis Nurseries Ltd Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Crest Sales Ltd
What is Crest Sales Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Crest Sales Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Crest Sales Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crest Sales Ltd last inspected?
Crest Sales Ltd was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 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 Crest Sales Ltd?
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 Crest Sales Ltd compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Crest Sales Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Crest Sales Ltd 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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