St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Thurrock score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Thurrock ratings →
Address: St Michael's Church, High Road, Fobbing, SS17 9JH
How this rating has changed
St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) among the 837 places in Thurrock 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 | 837 | 72% | ← St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 166 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 St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) 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 St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Rose Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Ace Craft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Aleisha's Bakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Fobbing Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| BLB Old Corringham, Brick Lane Bagel Co Corringham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Corringham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Bev's Brew \& Browse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe)
What is St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe)'s food hygiene rating?
St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 25 August 2026.
Is St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) last inspected?
St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe)?
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 St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) compare to other places in Thurrock?
72% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects St Michael's Church (Chatty Cafe) 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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