Harlow Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harlow
Harlow Kebab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: 23 Clifton Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7FF
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Harlow Kebab 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 Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harlow Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Dial A Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Ashlyns Catering Ltd At Latton Green Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cafe Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Changing Lives Community Services Harlow Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 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 |
Questions about Harlow Kebab
What is Harlow Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Harlow Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Harlow Kebab 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harlow Kebab last inspected?
Harlow Kebab was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
How does Harlow Kebab compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Harlow Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Harlow Kebab 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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