Gibberd Garden Trust food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harlow
Gibberd Garden Trust holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 5 June 2008, more than 18 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: Marsh Lane, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0NA
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Gibberd Garden Trust 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% | ← Gibberd Garden Trust | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Gibberd Garden Trust 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 Gibberd Garden Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Active Health & Fitness Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2024 |
| Batts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Churchgate C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Garden Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bengal Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Antico Harlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Duchess Oil Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
Questions about Gibberd Garden Trust
What is Gibberd Garden Trust's food hygiene rating?
Gibberd Garden Trust has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 5 June 2008.
Is Gibberd Garden Trust 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gibberd Garden Trust last inspected?
Gibberd Garden Trust was last inspected on 5 June 2008, more than 18 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 Gibberd Garden Trust?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gibberd Garden Trust compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Gibberd Garden Trust holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Gibberd Garden Trust 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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