OCS At Tesco Purfleet food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
OCS At Tesco Purfleet 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: Tesco Distribution Centre, Dolphin Way, Purfleet-on-Thames, RM19 1ND
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts OCS At Tesco Purfleet among the 831 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 | 831 | 71% | ← OCS At Tesco Purfleet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 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 130 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 OCS At Tesco Purfleet 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 OCS At Tesco Purfleet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Movement Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Burger King Lakeside Retail Park Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about OCS At Tesco Purfleet
What is OCS At Tesco Purfleet's food hygiene rating?
OCS At Tesco Purfleet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 10 February 2025.
Is OCS At Tesco Purfleet 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 OCS At Tesco Purfleet last inspected?
OCS At Tesco Purfleet was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 OCS At Tesco Purfleet?
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 OCS At Tesco Purfleet compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and OCS At Tesco Purfleet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects OCS At Tesco Purfleet 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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OCS At Tesco Purfleet is one of 26 rated food businesses in Purfleet-on-Thames. See every hygiene rating in Purfleet-on-Thames →
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