Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
Abbey News food hygiene rating
Abbey News
9 Hillhouse
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 3EL Inspected 29 July 2026
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 3EL Inspected 29 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Epping Forest
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Abbey News in Epping Forest currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 29 July 2026. Abbey News is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at 9 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3EL.
- Business name
- Abbey News
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- Epping Forest
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 29 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 554432
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
29 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for Abbey News has improved from 4 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 3 July 2024 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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