The Cock
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Cock is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Cock Inn The Street, Sheering, Bishops Stortford, Harlow, CM22 7LT, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Cock Inn The Street, Sheering, Bishops Stortford, Harlow
- Postcode
- CM22 7LT
- Local Authority
- Epping Forest
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 553624
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Cock?
The Cock 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 The Cock last inspected?
The Cock was last inspected on 2026-02-18. 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 The Cock located?
The Cock is located at The Cock Inn The Street, Sheering, Bishops Stortford, Harlow , CM22 7LT, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM22 postcode area.