RSPB Nature Reserve food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
RSPB Nature Reserve 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
The rating dates from 1 November 2025, 8 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: Environment And Education Centre, RSPB Nature Reserve, New Tank Hill Road, RM19 1SZ
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts RSPB Nature Reserve 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% | ← RSPB Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 RSPB Nature Reserve 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 RSPB Nature Reserve, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Alternative Movement Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Aveley Community Hub Coffee And Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Aveley Post Office Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Crown And Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about RSPB Nature Reserve
What is RSPB Nature Reserve's food hygiene rating?
RSPB Nature Reserve has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 1 November 2025.
Is RSPB Nature Reserve 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 RSPB Nature Reserve last inspected?
RSPB Nature Reserve was last inspected on 1 November 2025, 8 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 RSPB Nature Reserve?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 RSPB Nature Reserve compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and RSPB Nature Reserve is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects RSPB Nature Reserve 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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