Prep2urstep food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Thurrock
Prep2urstep holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 4 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: Thurrock Rugby Club, Long Lane, Stifford Clays, RM16 2QH
How it compares in Thurrock
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 1,168 rated places in Thurrock score this low, about one in 117. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 834 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Prep2urstep | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Prep2urstep the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Prep2urstep, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deneholm Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Blackshots Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Gourmet Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Esso Daneholes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| D Johnson And Sons Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Eggfree Cakes Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2021 |
| Chen's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| Elizabeth Gardens Care Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Prep2urstep
What is Prep2urstep's food hygiene rating?
Prep2urstep has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Thurrock Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Prep2urstep safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Prep2urstep last inspected?
Prep2urstep was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 4 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 Prep2urstep?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prep2urstep compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while Prep2urstep holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Prep2urstep 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Thurrock, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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