Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Thurrock
Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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: Harris Academy Ockendon, Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5AY
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden among the 831 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 831 | 71% | ← Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 130 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden 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 Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp 4 Champs Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Beacon Hill Academy School/college/university | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Headstart 2 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Akonor Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Greggs Bakeries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden
What is Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden last inspected?
Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Ockenden 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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