Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Thurrock
Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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.
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) among the 834 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 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 122 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 Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) 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.
Questions about Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ)
What is Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ)'s food hygiene rating?
Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) last inspected?
Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ)?
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 Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Riverside Whip (DK16 FUJ) 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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