The Gateway Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Thurrock
The Gateway Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 14 November 2025, 7 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: Marshfoot Road, Chadwell St Mary, Essex, RM16 4LU
How it compares in Thurrock
In Thurrock, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Gateway Academy sits behind roughly 834 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 834 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ← The Gateway Academy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Gateway Academy 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 The Gateway Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amareta Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Chadwell St Mary Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Chadwell Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bennett Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Carolyne House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Aramark School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Avalon Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Gateway Academy
What is The Gateway Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Gateway Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thurrock Council on 14 November 2025.
Is The Gateway Academy 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gateway Academy last inspected?
The Gateway Academy was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 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 The Gateway Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Gateway Academy compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while The Gateway Academy holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects The Gateway Academy 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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