Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe 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
The rating dates from 30 May 2025, 13 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: Eley Catering Ltd, Cafe, Coalhouse Fort, RM18 8PB
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe 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 Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheers Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Essex Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| George's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
Questions about Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe
What is Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 30 May 2025.
Is Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe 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 Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe last inspected?
Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe?
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 Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Eley Catering - Engine Room Cafe 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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