Harlow Best Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harlow
Harlow Best Kebab 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 21 January 2025, 17 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: 2A Katherines Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5NP
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Harlow Best Kebab 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% | ← Harlow Best Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harlow Best Kebab 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 Harlow Best Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd At Katherines Primary Academy School/college/university | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd At Jerounds Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| 2 Js Snack Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Canteen Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Coral And Blue Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| ECL Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Harlow Best Kebab
What is Harlow Best Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Harlow Best Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Harlow Best Kebab 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 Harlow Best Kebab last inspected?
Harlow Best Kebab was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Harlow Best Kebab?
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 Harlow Best Kebab compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Harlow Best Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Harlow Best Kebab 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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