The Harold Rankin Pavilion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochford
The Harold Rankin Pavilion holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 January 2023, 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: Stambridge Memorial Hall, Stambridge Road, Stambridge, SS4 2AR
How it compares in Rochford
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 591 rated places in Rochford score this low, about one in 148. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 491 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← The Harold Rankin Pavilion | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Harold Rankin Pavilion the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Harold Rankin Pavilion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinthians Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Broomhills Care Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about The Harold Rankin Pavilion
What is The Harold Rankin Pavilion's food hygiene rating?
The Harold Rankin Pavilion has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rochford Council on 24 January 2023.
Is The Harold Rankin Pavilion safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Harold Rankin Pavilion last inspected?
The Harold Rankin Pavilion was last inspected on 24 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Harold Rankin Pavilion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Harold Rankin Pavilion compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, while The Harold Rankin Pavilion holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects The Harold Rankin Pavilion 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rochford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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