Harlow Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harlow
Harlow Baptist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 26 July 2011, more than 14 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: Fore Street, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0AB
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Harlow Baptist Church sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Harlow Baptist Church | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Good
- 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 Harlow Baptist Church 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 Harlow Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antico Harlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Bengal Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Barserve Co Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Costa At Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2017 |
| Dee Dees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Batts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
Questions about Harlow Baptist Church
What is Harlow Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Harlow Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 26 July 2011.
Is Harlow Baptist Church 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harlow Baptist Church last inspected?
Harlow Baptist Church was last inspected on 26 July 2011, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harlow Baptist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harlow Baptist Church compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Harlow Baptist Church holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Harlow Baptist Church 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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