Premier Inn
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Premier Inn is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5HT, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across 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
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex
- Postcode
- IG9 5HT
- Local Authority
- Epping Forest
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 933438
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Premier Inn?
Premier Inn 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 hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 Premier Inn last inspected?
Premier Inn was last inspected on 2025-10-23. 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 Premier Inn located?
Premier Inn is located at High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex , IG9 5HT, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IG9 postcode area.