Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thurrock
Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: Knight Of Aveley, Derry Avenue, South Ockendon, RM15 5LN
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon 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% | ← Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon 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 Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akonor Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Camp 4 Champs Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Beacon Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon
What is Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon's food hygiene rating?
Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon last inspected?
Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 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 Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon 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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Knight Of Aveley South Ockendon is one of 79 rated food businesses in South Ockendon. See every hygiene rating in South Ockendon →
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