Old Harlow Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
Old Harlow Off Licence 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 13 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: 10 High Street, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0DW
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Harlow Off Licence sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Old Harlow Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Old Harlow Off Licence 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 Old Harlow Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bengal Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Antico Harlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Batts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Costa At Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2017 |
| Barserve Co Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Elivide Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Old Harlow Off Licence
What is Old Harlow Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Old Harlow Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Old Harlow Off Licence 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 Old Harlow Off Licence last inspected?
Old Harlow Off Licence was last inspected on 13 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 Old Harlow Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Harlow Off Licence compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Old Harlow Off Licence holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Old Harlow Off Licence 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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