The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thurrock
The Ship Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 April 2025, 14 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: The Ship, 470 London Road, West Thurrock, RM20 4AR
How it compares in Thurrock
In Thurrock, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ship Inn sits behind roughly 1,058 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 831 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ← The Ship Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Calzonetti Artisan Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2025 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Busy Bees At Chafford Hundred Station Side Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bens Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Batch'd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bubble Magik Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Thurrock Council on 19 April 2025.
Is The Ship Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 19 April 2025, 14 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 The Ship Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ship Inn compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while The Ship Inn holds a 3. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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