Waltham Newsagents

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Waltham Newsagents is a retailers - other located at Jays Convenience Store Jays Waltham, 28 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1BS, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 September 2024, 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 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.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Jays Convenience Store Jays Waltham, 28 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex
Postcode
EN9 1BS
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
554009

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Waltham Newsagents?

Waltham Newsagents 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 retailers - other?

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 Waltham Newsagents last inspected?

Waltham Newsagents was last inspected on 2024-09-09. 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 Waltham Newsagents located?

Waltham Newsagents is located at Jays Convenience Store Jays Waltham, 28 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex , EN9 1BS, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EN9 postcode area.