Aveley's Chef food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
Aveley's Chef 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: Aveleys Chef, 170 Romford Road, Aveley, RM15 4PJ
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Aveley's Chef 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% | ← Aveley's Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Aveley's Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns Organics Other catering premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Capability Brown Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Belhus Woods Country Park Visitors Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Crown And Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Aveley Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aveley Community Hub Coffee And Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Explorers Aveley Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Aveley's Chef
What is Aveley's Chef's food hygiene rating?
Aveley's Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Aveley's Chef 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 Aveley's Chef last inspected?
Aveley's Chef was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
How does Aveley's Chef compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Aveley's Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Aveley's Chef 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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