Piggy's Gammon Shack
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Piggy's Gammon Shack is a mobile caterer located at Big Bang Promotions Patches Farm, Galleyhill Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2AG, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very 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. 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. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.
Details
- Business Type
- Mobile caterer
- Address
- Big Bang Promotions Patches Farm, Galleyhill Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex
- Postcode
- EN9 2AG
- Local Authority
- Epping Forest
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1924864
Rating History
| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| AwaitingInspection |
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Piggy's Gammon Shack?
Piggy's Gammon Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Epping Forest.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a mobile caterer?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Piggy's Gammon Shack last inspected?
Piggy's Gammon Shack was last inspected on 2026-03-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Piggy's Gammon Shack located?
Piggy's Gammon Shack is located at Big Bang Promotions Patches Farm, Galleyhill Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex , EN9 2AG, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EN9 postcode area.