Buckhurst Hill has 77 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 87% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 4 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Buckhurst Hill.
7 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2,443 | 4.5/5 | 73% |
| Waltham Forest | 1,993 | 3.9/5 | 49% |
| Harlow | 550 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Hoddesdon | 268 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Loughton | 221 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Fleet | 207 | 4.8/5 | 82% |
There are currently 77 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Buckhurst Hill, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Buckhurst Hill, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 87% of rated businesses in Buckhurst Hill hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Buckhurst Hill are carried out by Epping Forest. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Buckhurst Hill was last updated on 29 June 2026.