Woodbine

Improvement Necessary

Inspected: 2025-09-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling

Structural Compliance

Confidence in Management

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

Woodbine is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Woodbine PH, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3QT, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), 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 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. 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: Pub/bar/nightclub
Address: The Woodbine PH, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex
Postcode: EN9 3QT
Local Authority: Epping Forest
Scheme Type: FHRS
FHRS Business ID: 554446

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Woodbine?

Woodbine has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Epping Forest.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Woodbine last inspected?

Woodbine was last inspected on 2025-09-11. 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 Woodbine 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 Woodbine located?

Woodbine is located at The Woodbine PH, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex , EN9 3QT, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EN9 postcode area.