ECL food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Harlow
ECL holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: Pyenest Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4LU
How it compares in Harlow
That puts ECL 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% | ← ECL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 ECL 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 ECL, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Embrace UK Other catering premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd At Jerounds Primary School School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| BG Food Shop TRAPEZA Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Chicken Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Elbow Grease Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
Questions about ECL
What is ECL's food hygiene rating?
ECL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 6 March 2026.
Is ECL 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ECL last inspected?
ECL was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 ECL?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 ECL compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and ECL is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects ECL 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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