Ockendon Food &Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
Ockendon Food &Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: Ockendon Food & Wine, 3 - 4 Canterbury Parade, South Road, RM15 6NH
How it compares in Thurrock
In Thurrock, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Ockendon Food &Wine sits behind roughly 831 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 831 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 20% | ← Ockendon Food &Wine | |
| 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 130 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ockendon Food &Wine 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 Ockendon Food &Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Groves (SOH) Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Eden Tribe Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Bonnygate Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Ockendon Food &Wine
What is Ockendon Food &Wine's food hygiene rating?
Ockendon Food &Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thurrock Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Ockendon Food &Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ockendon Food &Wine last inspected?
Ockendon Food &Wine was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Ockendon Food &Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ockendon Food &Wine compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while Ockendon Food &Wine holds a 4. 227 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Ockendon Food &Wine 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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