Ocado food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Crawley
Ocado holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ocado Operating Ltd, Unit 1, Whitworth Road, RH11 7SS
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Ocado among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Ocado | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Ocado 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 Ocado, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| B And M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| BP County Oak Connect Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Benugo At Virgin VHQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| BaxterStorey At CAE Training And Services Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Brook House Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Chartwells At Langley Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Ocado
What is Ocado's food hygiene rating?
Ocado has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 16 December 2022.
Is Ocado 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ocado last inspected?
Ocado was last inspected on 16 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ocado?
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 Ocado compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Ocado is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Ocado 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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