SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe 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 6 January 2026, 6 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: Pavillion, King Georges Playing Fields, Ingrave Road, CM15 2AQ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe 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 SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Havens Hospices Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Dairyman Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Gail's Bakery Brentwood Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe
What is SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe's food hygiene rating?
SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 6 January 2026.
Is SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe 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 SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe last inspected?
SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects SLM Hartswood Pavillion Cafe 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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