The Epping Forest Cafe

Forest Lodge Main House, High Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 5HWRestaurant / Café / CanteenLast inspected 11 August 2025 (over 1 year ago)

Major improvement necessary

Inspection breakdown

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40 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 20 points for management of food safety holds this business at 1.

Hygienic food handling

Generally satisfactory

10 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Generally satisfactory

10 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Major improvement necessary

20 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

Forest Lodge Main House, High Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 5HW (opens in Google Maps)

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Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: Epping Forest
Town/city: Loughton
County: Essex
Business type: Restaurant / Café / Canteen
FHRS ID: 1858808

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