Jays Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Thurrock
Jays Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 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: Chapel Farm, Baker Street, Orsett, RM16 3LJ
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Jays Lodge among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Jays Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Jays Lodge 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 Jays Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JTD Arts & JTD Nursery & JTD Creative Communities School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Mayfield Ward Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Gourmet Kitchen Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Deneholm Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Little Friends Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Blackshots Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bombers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Liva's Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about Jays Lodge
What is Jays Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Jays Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Jays Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jays Lodge last inspected?
Jays Lodge was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jays Lodge?
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 Jays Lodge compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Jays Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Jays Lodge 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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