Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Epping Forest Cafe food hygiene rating
The Epping Forest Cafe
Forest Lodge Main House
High Road
Epping
Essex
CM16 5HW Inspected 11 August 2025
High Road
Epping
Essex
CM16 5HW Inspected 11 August 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Epping Forest
1
Major improvement necessary
Major improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
The Epping Forest Cafe in Epping Forest currently has a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 11 August 2025. The Epping Forest Cafe is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Forest Lodge Main House, High Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 5HW.
- Business name
- The Epping Forest Cafe
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Epping Forest
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 11 August 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1858808
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About this information
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Latest inspection
Inspection details
11 August 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Major improvement necessaryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Epping Forest Cafe.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2025 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Current |
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