Harleys Fish Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochford
Harleys Fish Chips 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: 11 Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QY
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Harleys Fish Chips among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Harleys Fish Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Harleys Fish Chips 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 Harleys Fish Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Hockley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Chutney Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Grillzos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Butterflies Club C.I.C Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| CJ's Bowling Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Collect Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Harleys Fish Chips
What is Harleys Fish Chips's food hygiene rating?
Harleys Fish Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Harleys Fish Chips 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 Harleys Fish Chips last inspected?
Harleys Fish Chips was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months 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 Harleys Fish Chips?
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 Harleys Fish Chips compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Harleys Fish Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Harleys Fish Chips 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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