Canteen Caffe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harlow
Canteen Caffe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Canteen Caffe was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Cawley Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5AN
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Canteen Caffe 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% | ← Canteen Caffe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Canteen Caffe 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 Canteen Caffe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coral And Blue Ltd Mobile caterer | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| 2 Js Snack Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Dine Contract Catering Ltd At Bidfood Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Canons Brook Golf Club House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Buzzee Beez Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd At Katherines Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Canteen Caffe
What is Canteen Caffe's food hygiene rating?
Canteen Caffe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Canteen Caffe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Canteen Caffe last inspected?
Canteen Caffe was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Canteen Caffe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canteen Caffe compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Canteen Caffe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Canteen Caffe 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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