The Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
The Bistro 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 12 March 2025, 16 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: MK Kitchen And Catering Services, South 3, Pacific Avenue, SS17 9FA
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts The Bistro among the 834 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 | 834 | 71% | ← The Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 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 122 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 The Bistro 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 The Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP World Amenities Restaurant, DP World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Jades Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Angel Hill Food Company Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| DP World No 1 Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
Questions about The Bistro
What is The Bistro's food hygiene rating?
The Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 12 March 2025.
Is The Bistro 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 The Bistro last inspected?
The Bistro was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 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 The Bistro?
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 The Bistro compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and The Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects The Bistro 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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