Harlow Masonic Hall Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harlow
Harlow Masonic Hall Club 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 19 January 2011, more than 15 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: Church Road, Potter Street, Harlow, CM17 9EL
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Harlow Masonic Hall Club 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% | ← Harlow Masonic Hall Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Harlow Masonic Hall Club 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 Harlow Masonic Hall Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossoms Community Nursery Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Chahil Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 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 |
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Dial A Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Church Langley Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2011 |
Questions about Harlow Masonic Hall Club
What is Harlow Masonic Hall Club's food hygiene rating?
Harlow Masonic Hall Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 19 January 2011.
Is Harlow Masonic Hall Club 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 Harlow Masonic Hall Club last inspected?
Harlow Masonic Hall Club was last inspected on 19 January 2011, more than 15 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 Harlow Masonic Hall Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harlow Masonic Hall Club compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Harlow Masonic Hall Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Harlow Masonic Hall Club 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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