Mossbourne Port Side Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thurrock
Mossbourne Port Side Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: Mossbourne Portside Academy, Hassenbrook Road, Stanford le Hope, SS17 0NS
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Mossbourne Port Side Academy among the 831 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 | 831 | 71% | ← Mossbourne Port Side Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 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 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 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 Mossbourne Port Side Academy 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 Mossbourne Port Side Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Thurrock Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Stanford Le Hope Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| East Thurrock Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| The Old Regent Ballroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Orient Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Orient Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
Questions about Mossbourne Port Side Academy
What is Mossbourne Port Side Academy's food hygiene rating?
Mossbourne Port Side Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Mossbourne Port Side Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mossbourne Port Side Academy last inspected?
Mossbourne Port Side Academy was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 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 Mossbourne Port Side Academy?
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 Mossbourne Port Side Academy compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Mossbourne Port Side Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Mossbourne Port Side Academy 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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