Blossom Bites food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harlow
Blossom Bites 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: 14 Terminus Street, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1ES
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Blossom Bites among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Blossom Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 Blossom Bites 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 Blossom Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADC Harlow Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2008 |
| DHM International UK Ltd Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Brinchi Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Blossom Bites
What is Blossom Bites's food hygiene rating?
Blossom Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Blossom Bites 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 Blossom Bites last inspected?
Blossom Bites was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blossom Bites?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blossom Bites compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Blossom Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Blossom Bites 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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