Headstart 2 food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Thurrock
Headstart 2 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Headstart 2 was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Headstart Nursery, Darenth Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5LY
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Headstart 2 among the 833 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 | 833 | 71% | ← Headstart 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 120 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Headstart 2 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 Headstart 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akonor Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Angel Bubbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Camp 4 Champs Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Headstart 2
What is Headstart 2's food hygiene rating?
Headstart 2 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Headstart 2 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Headstart 2 last inspected?
Headstart 2 was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Headstart 2?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Headstart 2 compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,167 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Headstart 2 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Headstart 2 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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