Peter Goodwin

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Peter Goodwin is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Foresters Arms PH The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NH, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 October 2025, 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. 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 Foresters Arms PH The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex
Postcode
CM5 9NH
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
704540

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Peter Goodwin?

Peter Goodwin 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 Peter Goodwin last inspected?

Peter Goodwin was last inspected on 2025-10-08. 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 Peter Goodwin located?

Peter Goodwin is located at The Foresters Arms PH The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex , CM5 9NH, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM5 postcode area.