Dorringtons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
Dorringtons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: 3 Prentice Place, Potter Street, Harlow, CM17 9BG
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Dorringtons among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Dorringtons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Dorringtons 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 Dorringtons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chahil Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Blossoms Community Nursery Caring Premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bridge Church Ministries - Harlow Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Church Langley Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2011 |
| Church Langley Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Church Langley Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Dorringtons
What is Dorringtons's food hygiene rating?
Dorringtons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Dorringtons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dorringtons last inspected?
Dorringtons was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months 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 Dorringtons?
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 Dorringtons compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Dorringtons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Dorringtons 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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