New Market Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harlow
New Market 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: New Market Cafe was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9 The Rows, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1BZ
How it compares in Harlow
That puts New Market Cafe 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% | ← New Market Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Market 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 New Market Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHM International UK Ltd Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Brinchi Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Anamorava Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| ADC Harlow Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Blossom Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about New Market Cafe
What is New Market Cafe's food hygiene rating?
New Market Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 12 June 2026.
Is New Market 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 New Market Cafe last inspected?
New Market Cafe was last inspected on 12 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Market Cafe?
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 New Market Cafe compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and New Market Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects New Market 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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