Food Safety in Waltham Abbey South & Rural
179 establishments rated · 81.01% with 5 stars
Waltham Abbey South & Rural (CM16) is home to 179 rated food establishments in the Epping Forest area of Epping Forest. An impressive 81.01% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Waltham Abbey South & Rural vs Epping Forest Average
% of establishments with given rating · Epping Forest average across 797 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Waltham Abbey South & Rural
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allnutts Stores Retailers - other · CM16 7BE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 Sept 2025 |
| 2 | AMG North Weald Ltd Distributors/Transporters · CM16 6HR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Alldays Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · CM16 6BY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Shell Halfmoon Retailers - other · CM16 4AE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Aug 2024 |
| 5 | George & Dragon Caring Premises · CM16 4AQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Sunshiine Ltd Retailers - other · CM16 6RH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Supreme Facilities LTD Other catering premises · CM16 4DG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · CM16 4BA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Wensley House Care Home Caring Premises · CM16 4DL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Sept 2025 |
| 10 | Ellie's Nursery Epping Caring Premises · CM16 4AP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Oct 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Waltham Abbey South & Rural
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
The Coriander CM16 4BL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 Nov 2025 |
Handy Stores Premier CM16 7RE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 8 Dec 2025 |
The Epping Forest Cafe CM16 5HW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 Aug 2025 |
Cafe Mio CM16 4BD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 Oct 2024 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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