Ask Italian food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
Ask Italian holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 4 The Boardwalk, Intu Lakeside, West Thurrock Way, RM20 2ZN
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Ask Italian among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 834 | 71% | ← Ask Italian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ask Italian none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ask Italian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia Lakeside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Coco Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Cafe Giardino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about Ask Italian
What is Ask Italian's food hygiene rating?
Ask Italian has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Ask Italian safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ask Italian last inspected?
Ask Italian was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ask Italian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ask Italian compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Ask Italian is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Ask Italian and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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