GPCA The Link food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harlow
GPCA The Link 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 1 July 2021, more than 5 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: Parsloe Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4RT
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so GPCA The Link 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% | ← GPCA The Link | |
| 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 Very 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 GPCA The Link 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 GPCA The Link, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akhter Early Learning Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Chicken Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| BG Food Shop TRAPEZA Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2021 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd At Jerounds Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about GPCA The Link
What is GPCA The Link's food hygiene rating?
GPCA The Link has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 1 July 2021.
Is GPCA The Link 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 GPCA The Link last inspected?
GPCA The Link was last inspected on 1 July 2021, more than 5 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 GPCA The Link?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 GPCA The Link compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while GPCA The Link holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects GPCA The Link 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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