Lotus House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harlow
Lotus House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: 4 Colt Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1SX
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Lotus House 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% | ← Lotus House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Lotus House 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 Lotus House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Essex Partnership University Trust - Derwent Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Canons Brook Golf Club House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Buzzee Beez Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| ESSO Petrol Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Brinchi Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Lotus House
What is Lotus House's food hygiene rating?
Lotus House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Lotus House 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lotus House last inspected?
Lotus House was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Lotus House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lotus House compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Lotus House holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Lotus House 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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