My Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harlow
My Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2025, 16 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: 15 Coppice Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6SL
How it compares in Harlow
That puts My Plaice 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% | ← My Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 My Plaice 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 My Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Grease Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd At Harlow Fields School School/college/university | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Abbot Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Chillout Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| ECL Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Community Embrace UK Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about My Plaice
What is My Plaice's food hygiene rating?
My Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 6 March 2025.
Is My Plaice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was My Plaice last inspected?
My Plaice was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 My Plaice?
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 My Plaice compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and My Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects My Plaice 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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