Gregory J Smith Holistics food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Rochford
Gregory J Smith Holistics 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 36 Chestnut Close, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5EQ
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Gregory J Smith Holistics among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Gregory J Smith Holistics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Very 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 Gregory J Smith Holistics 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 Gregory J Smith Holistics, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese 2 Night Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Hockley Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2019 |
| Chandos Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2016 |
| Hockley Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| Hawkwell Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2017 |
| Collect Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| I Can't Believe It's Gluten Free Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Clever Cloggs Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
Questions about Gregory J Smith Holistics
What is Gregory J Smith Holistics's food hygiene rating?
Gregory J Smith Holistics has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Gregory J Smith Holistics 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 Gregory J Smith Holistics last inspected?
Gregory J Smith Holistics was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gregory J Smith Holistics?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Gregory J Smith Holistics compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Gregory J Smith Holistics is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Gregory J Smith Holistics 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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