Marks And Spencer Simply Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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.
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How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Marks And Spencer Simply Foods 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% | ← Marks And Spencer Simply Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Marks And Spencer Simply Foods 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 Marks And Spencer Simply Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| EDC Caffe & Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Dunelm Mill - Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Casco Lounge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Burger King Lakeside Retail Park Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
Questions about Marks And Spencer Simply Foods
What is Marks And Spencer Simply Foods's food hygiene rating?
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Marks And Spencer Simply Foods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks And Spencer Simply Foods last inspected?
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Marks And Spencer Simply Foods?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks And Spencer Simply Foods compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Marks And Spencer Simply Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Marks And Spencer Simply Foods 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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