Sloppy Joes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thurrock
Sloppy Joes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2025, 8 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: Kushi Indian Restaurant, Unit 3, Lakeside Business Village, RM16 6EW
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Sloppy Joes 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% | ← Sloppy Joes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sloppy Joes 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 Sloppy Joes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Magik Other catering premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Batch'd Other catering premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Chipotle Other catering premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Chocofay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bens Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Sloppy Joes
What is Sloppy Joes's food hygiene rating?
Sloppy Joes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Sloppy Joes 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sloppy Joes last inspected?
Sloppy Joes was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Sloppy Joes?
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 Sloppy Joes compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Sloppy Joes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Sloppy Joes 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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