Explorers Elm Park 2 food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Havering
Explorers Elm Park 2 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 22-24 Station Parade, Elm Park, RM12 5AB
How it compares in Havering
That puts Explorers Elm Park 2 among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← Explorers Elm Park 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 Explorers Elm Park 2 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 Explorers Elm Park 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Aozora Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| A Star Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Albany School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Bretons Community Association & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bretons Pre School 1 Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Angeli Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Explorers Elm Park 2
What is Explorers Elm Park 2's food hygiene rating?
Explorers Elm Park 2 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Explorers Elm Park 2 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Explorers Elm Park 2 last inspected?
Explorers Elm Park 2 was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Explorers Elm Park 2?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Explorers Elm Park 2 compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,647 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Explorers Elm Park 2 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Explorers Elm Park 2 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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