Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harlow
Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Harlow score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Harlow ratings →
Address: 9 Corner House, Bush Fair, Harlow, CM18 6NZ
How this rating has changed
Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant among the 508 places in Harlow holding top marks, 82% 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 | 508 | 82% | ← Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant 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 Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Pit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Changing Lives Community Services Harlow Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cafe Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dial A Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bridge Church Ministries - Harlow Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant
What is Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant 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 Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on 7 August 2026, a month 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 Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant?
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 Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant compare to other places in Harlow?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant 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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Pak Lock Chinese Restaurant is one of 22 rated food businesses in Bush Fair. See every hygiene rating in Bush Fair →
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