The Old Shant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Thurrock
The Old Shant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 February 2025, 16 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: Old Shant, 432 London Road, South Stifford, RM20 4AD
How it compares in Thurrock
In Thurrock, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Shant 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 Old Shant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old Shant 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 Old Shant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Chafford Hundred Station Side Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Belmont Castle Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Calzonetti Artisan Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2025 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Bluebirds Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bens Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Old Shant
What is The Old Shant's food hygiene rating?
The Old Shant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thurrock Council on 21 February 2025.
Is The Old Shant 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Shant last inspected?
The Old Shant was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 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 Old Shant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Shant compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Shant holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects The Old Shant 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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