Loughton has 221 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 83% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 13 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 32% of food businesses in Loughton.
19 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 | 1,993 | 3.9/5 | 49% |
| Harlow | 550 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Hoddesdon | 268 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Fleet | 207 | 4.8/5 | 82% |
| Waltham Abbey | 152 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
There are currently 221 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Loughton, out of 637,494 rated establishments across the UK.
In Loughton, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 83% of rated businesses in Loughton hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Loughton 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 Loughton was last updated on 30 June 2026.