The Harlington food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hart
The Harlington 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 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Harlington Centre, Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 4BY
How it compares in Hart
That puts The Harlington among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 488 | 85% | ← The Harlington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 The Harlington 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 The Harlington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Chennai Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Fleet Scoop Limited Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafe Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Gurkha Square Restaurant Other catering premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Esco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about The Harlington
What is The Harlington's food hygiene rating?
The Harlington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 22 December 2022.
Is The Harlington 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 The Harlington last inspected?
The Harlington was last inspected on 22 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Harlington?
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 The Harlington compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and The Harlington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects The Harlington 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Harlington is one of 217 rated food businesses in Fleet. See every hygiene rating in Fleet →
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