Queens Head Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harlow
Queens Head Pub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 26 Churchgate Street, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0JT
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Queens Head Pub among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Queens Head Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Queens Head Pub 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 Queens Head Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchgate C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Batts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bengal Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Antico Harlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Coffee Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Queens Head Pub
What is Queens Head Pub's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Queens Head Pub 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Head Pub last inspected?
Queens Head Pub was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queens Head Pub?
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 Queens Head Pub compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Queens Head Pub 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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