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Food hygiene in Epping

In the last month 2 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Epping were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Epping Forest area (0), and all of them got the top mark of 5. That makes it joint 6th of 23 Epping Forest areas for inspections. Over three months, 50% of the 8 places scored here got a 5, below the 71% across Epping Forest. 1 place scored 2 or below. 3 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

CM16, Epping Forest · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Epping

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2hygiene scoreslast 31 days
50%scored 5last 3 months · Epping Forest 71%
1scored 0 to 2last 3 months
3waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Epping.

New food places

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

3 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Epping against Epping Forest

Food hygieneEppingMiddle Epping Forest area
Scores, last month20
Scores, last 3 months82
Scored 5, last 3 months50%71% (all Epping Forest)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months10
Waiting for a first inspection31

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Epping. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Epping2850%13
Ivy Chimneys2560%03
Theydon Bois0367%01
Debden Green03100%00
Coopersale02–10
North Weald02–02
Abridge00–00
See every Epping Forest area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Epping Forest page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Epping?

In the last three months 8 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Epping were given a hygiene score, and 4 (50%) scored 5. Across Epping Forest, 71% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Epping had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, The Garnon Bushes scored 1 out of 5 for hygiene (was 3) was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 21 September 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Epping?

3 food places near Epping are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.