Food hygiene ratings in Harlow
Our data holds 696 food businesses in Harlow, rated between 2008-04-28 and 2026-08-26. 72.4% (504) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 11 (1.6%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Harlow 152nd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Harlow
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 504 | 72.4% |
| 4 (good) | 74 | 10.6% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 26 | 3.7% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 3 | 0.4% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 5 | 0.7% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 3 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting inspection | 39 | 5.6% |
| Exempt | 42 | 6% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Other catering premises | 132 | 84.1% |
| Retailers - other | 128 | 57% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 | 72.8% |
| Mobile caterer | 61 | 62.3% |
| Caring Premises | 60 | 80% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 | 58.5% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 | 78.8% |
| School/college/university | 43 | 93% |
Food businesses rated per month in Harlow
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Harlow
The 11 most recent of 11. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Fish Bar / Chicken Time / Taste Of Greece | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-31 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM17 0AT |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-31 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM20 3AB |
| The Pitstop - Mobile | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-26 | Mobile caterer | CM20 2SL |
| Riverway Cafe | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CM20 2DR |
| Budgens | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-03-13 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | CM20 1FS |
| Holy Cross Pre-School | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-27 | Caring Premises | CM18 6JJ |
| Harlow International Youth Hostel | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-27 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | CM20 2QD |
| Mobile Sandwich Van - DV61 TXC | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-27 | Mobile caterer | CM20 |
| Oasis Hotel | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-02-12 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | CM17 0HL |
| Rasyumm | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-08-21 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CM20 1ES |
| Namdy's African Restaurant & Bar Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-15 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CM20 1BB |
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Questions about Harlow
How many food businesses in Harlow are rated 5 (very good)?
504 of 696 food businesses in Harlow (72.4%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-26.
Which food businesses in Harlow are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
11 food businesses in Harlow are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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