The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harlow
The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2026, 2 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: 2 Aylmer House, Kitson Way, Harlow, CM20 1DG
How it compares in Harlow
That puts The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) 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% | ← The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anamorava Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Brinchi Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| DHM International UK Ltd Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| ADC Harlow Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Claire's Accessories Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
Questions about The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)
What is The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon)'s food hygiene rating?
The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 24 April 2026.
Is The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) last inspected?
The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
How does The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) 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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