Flames food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thurrock
Flames holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Flames was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Thurrock score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Thurrock ratings →
Address: 1 High Street, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0EZ
How this rating has changed
Flames has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 13 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Thurrock
A 1 is rare: only 14 of 1,165 rated places in Thurrock score this low, about one in 83. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 837 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← Flames | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 166 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Flames the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises 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 Flames, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Coffee And Cuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2026 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Tams Treats And Sweets Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Stanford Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| The Old Regent Ballroom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Slice And Stack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Flames
What is Flames's food hygiene rating?
Flames has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Thurrock Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Flames safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Flames last inspected?
Flames was last inspected on 13 July 2026, a month 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 Flames?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 Flames compare to other places in Thurrock?
72% of the 1,165 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while Flames holds a 1. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Flames 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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Flames is one of 79 rated food businesses in Stanford le Hope. See every hygiene rating in Stanford le Hope →
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