The Epping Forest Cafe

Epping

Food hygiene rating 1 / 5 · Major improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Epping Forest Cafe scored just 1 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Major improvement necessary

Last inspected on 11 August 2025 by Epping Forest.

What does this rating mean?

The Epping Forest Cafe in Epping has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Forest Lodge Main House,
High Road,
Epping,
Essex,
CM16 5HW

The Epping Forest Cafe Hygiene Rating - 1/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Epping Forest Cafe. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Epping Forest Cafe?

Food hygiene at The Epping Forest Cafe is inspected by Epping Forest, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Epping Forest Cafe

What is The Epping Forest Cafe’s food hygiene rating?

The Epping Forest Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 11 August 2025.

When was The Epping Forest Cafe last inspected?

The Epping Forest Cafe was last inspected by Epping Forest on 11 August 2025.

Is a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.