Chocolate Bouquets & Artisan Cakes

3
Generally Satisfactory
Inspected: 2025-11-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Chocolate Bouquets & Artisan Cakes is a retailers - other located at 18 The Broadway, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3ST, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Epping Forest oversees 1,075 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Epping Forest is 4.7 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
18 The Broadway, Loughton, Essex
Postcode
IG10 3ST
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1896053

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Chocolate Bouquets & Artisan Cakes?

Chocolate Bouquets & Artisan Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5, as assessed by Epping Forest.

What does a food hygiene rating of 3 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 3 means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory but some improvement is needed. The inspector found areas where standards could be raised, and the business should take steps to address these issues before the next inspection.

When was Chocolate Bouquets & Artisan Cakes last inspected?

Chocolate Bouquets & Artisan Cakes was last inspected on 2025-11-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Chocolate Bouquets & Artisan Cakes improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Chocolate Bouquets & Artisan Cakes located?

Chocolate Bouquets & Artisan Cakes is located at 18 The Broadway, Loughton, Essex , IG10 3ST, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IG10 postcode area.