The Palms Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Havering
The Palms Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, RM11 3UJ
How it compares in Havering
That puts The Palms Hotel among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← The Palms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 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 The Palms Hotel 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 Palms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C+A Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Ashchurch House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Buddies Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Abbeleigh House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| 1st Harold Hill Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bubble Tea Lagoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Ardleigh Green Junior & Infants School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cafe Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about The Palms Hotel
What is The Palms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Palms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 25 October 2024.
Is The Palms Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Palms Hotel last inspected?
The Palms Hotel was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Palms Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Palms Hotel compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and The Palms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects The Palms Hotel 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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