Chigwell Health Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
Chigwell Health Foods 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 2 May 2025, 14 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: 5 Brook Parade, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6PE
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Chigwell Health Foods 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% | ← Chigwell Health Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Chigwell Health Foods 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 Chigwell Health Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Fish Bar Other catering premises | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bobo & Wild Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Chigwell Hall Metropolitan Police Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Buckhurst hill cricket and lacrosse club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Chigwell Health Foods
What is Chigwell Health Foods's food hygiene rating?
Chigwell Health Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Chigwell Health Foods 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 Chigwell Health Foods last inspected?
Chigwell Health Foods was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 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 Chigwell Health Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chigwell Health Foods compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Chigwell Health Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Chigwell Health Foods 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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