Gateway Freedom Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Harlow
Gateway Freedom Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: Gateway Hub, Maddox Road, Harlow, CM20 3RW
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Gateway Freedom Church among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Gateway Freedom Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Gateway Freedom Church 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 Gateway Freedom Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMAT STEM Academy Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2020 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Burnt Mill Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Blossom Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Costa At Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Gateway Freedom Church
What is Gateway Freedom Church's food hygiene rating?
Gateway Freedom Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Gateway Freedom Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gateway Freedom Church last inspected?
Gateway Freedom Church was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gateway Freedom Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gateway Freedom Church compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Gateway Freedom Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Gateway Freedom Church 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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