Katherines Local Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
Katherines Local Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Katherines Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM19 5NP
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Katherines Local Supermarket sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Katherines Local Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Katherines Local Supermarket 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 Katherines Local Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd At Katherines Primary Academy School/college/university | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd At Jerounds Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| 2 Js Snack Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Canteen Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Coral And Blue Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| ECL Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Katherines Local Supermarket
What is Katherines Local Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Katherines Local Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Katherines Local Supermarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Katherines Local Supermarket last inspected?
Katherines Local Supermarket was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Katherines Local Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Katherines Local Supermarket compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Katherines Local Supermarket holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Katherines Local Supermarket 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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