Chipping Ongar has 39 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 38% of food businesses in Chipping Ongar.
4 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–39 of 39 establishments
| 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 39 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Chipping Ongar, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Chipping Ongar, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Chipping Ongar hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Chipping Ongar 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 Chipping Ongar was last updated on 29 June 2026.