📍 5 areas · 1,067 establishments
Food Safety in Epping Forest
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
Epping Forest has 1,067 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 72.16% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.7
Average Rating
out of 5
72.16%
5-Star Rated
775 places
81.91%
4 or 5 Stars
1.22%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
5775
83%
4102
11%
3
34
2
6
1
13
0
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🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 4 establishments across Epping Forest. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Epping Forest
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billericay East CM4 | 4.9 | 92.47% | 93 |
| 2 | Shenfield CM15 | 4.8 | 86.76% | 219 |
| 3 | Theydon Bois with Passingford CM5 | 4.8 | 86.25% | 80 |
| 4 | Waltham Abbey South & Rural CM16 | 4.7 | 81.01% | 179 |
| 5 | Waltham Abbey South & Rural IG10 | 4.7 | 83.63% | 226 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waltham Abbey South & Rural CM16 | 4.7 | 81.01% | 1.68% |
| 2 | Waltham Abbey South & Rural IG10 | 4.7 | 83.63% | 1.77% |
| 3 | Shenfield CM15 | 4.8 | 86.76% | 0% |
| 4 | Theydon Bois with Passingford CM5 | 4.8 | 86.25% | 1.25% |
| 5 | Billericay East CM4 | 4.9 | 92.47% | 0% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Epping Forest
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waltham Abbey Golf Driving Range EN9 1JH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Epping Forest | 9 Jun 2025 |
Nisa Wisebuys CM5 0AJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Epping Forest | 9 Jun 2025 |
The Coriander CM16 4BL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Epping Forest | 6 Nov 2025 |
The Standard IG10 4BE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | Epping Forest | 7 Nov 2025 |
Waltham Abbey Golf Driving Range EN9 1JH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Epping Forest | 9 Jun 2025 |
Rudgewick Butchers EN9 2JL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Epping Forest | 20 Feb 2026 |
Metro superstore IG8 8AU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Epping Forest | 4 Mar 2026 |
Handy Stores Premier CM16 7RE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Epping Forest | 8 Dec 2025 |
Jasmine IG10 3AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Epping Forest | 5 Mar 2026 |
Gosht Restaurant IG9 5AZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Caring Premises | Epping Forest | 11 Mar 2026 |
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