Changing Lives Community Services Harlow food hygiene rating
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Changing Lives Community Services Harlow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 June 2025, 13 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: 8 North House, Bush Fair, Harlow, CM18 6PA
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Changing Lives Community Services Harlow 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% | ← Changing Lives Community Services Harlow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Changing Lives Community Services Harlow 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 Changing Lives Community Services Harlow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dial A Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bridge Church Ministries - Harlow Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Abbot Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Chillout Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Changing Lives Community Services Harlow
What is Changing Lives Community Services Harlow's food hygiene rating?
Changing Lives Community Services Harlow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Changing Lives Community Services Harlow 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Changing Lives Community Services Harlow last inspected?
Changing Lives Community Services Harlow was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 Changing Lives Community Services Harlow?
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 Changing Lives Community Services Harlow compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Changing Lives Community Services Harlow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Changing Lives Community Services Harlow 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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