Saffron Walden has 143 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 92% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 12 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 31% of food businesses in Saffron Walden.
15 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop'S Stortford | 289 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Farnham | 231 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Great Dunmow | 73 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Burton End | 56 | 4.9/5 | 93% |
| Stansted Mountfitchet | 48 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Newport | 37 | 4.6/5 | 77% |
There are currently 143 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Saffron Walden, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Saffron Walden, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 92% of rated businesses in Saffron Walden hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Saffron Walden are carried out by Uttlesford. 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 Saffron Walden was last updated on 14 May 2026.