The Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
The Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Box was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2B St Johns Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 5DN
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts The Box 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% | ← The Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Box 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 The Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coriander Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Carpino Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Epping Roof Garden Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Quore Matto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Frred and Dougs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
Questions about The Box
What is The Box's food hygiene rating?
The Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 1 June 2026.
Is The Box 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Box last inspected?
The Box was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 The Box?
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 The Box compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Box 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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