Epping has 111 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 81% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 44% of food businesses in Epping.
2 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
6 establishments were 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 | 1,966 | 3.9/5 | 49% |
| Harlow | 550 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Hoddesdon | 268 | 4.9/5 | 90% |
| Loughton | 219 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Fleet | 205 | 4.8/5 | 82% |
There are currently 111 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Epping, out of 633,523 rated establishments across the UK.
In Epping, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 81% of rated businesses in Epping hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Epping 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 Epping was last updated on 16 June 2026.