Food Hygiene Ratings in Thurrock

1,252 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 70.5% rated "very good".

1,252
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
7
Rated 0 or 1
70.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good70.5%780
Good20.7%229
Satisfactory7.5%83
Improvement Needed0.6%7
Major Improvement0.5%6
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other24019.2%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen23618.8%
Other catering premises22117.7%
Mobile caterer16513.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop15212.1%
Caring Premises685.4%
School/college/university655.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub554.4%

Food hygiene ratings in Thurrock are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Thurrock currently has 1,252 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,106 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 70.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 7 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Dhillons Fish And ChipsRM17 6NN0Dec 19, 2025
Elif Food CentreRM17 6NX1Dec 30, 2025
Elliotts Convenience StoreRM18 8NL1Dec 07, 2025
Nhall Food StoreRM18 7QX1Mar 26, 2025
Preem Indian TakeawayRM18 8RB1Aug 15, 2025
RonabRM17 5DF1Jan 03, 2026
The Top HouseRM15 4DL1Dec 05, 2025
4 Angels FoodsRM15 5DZ2Apr 26, 2025
All In One ExpressRM17 5DD2Jun 26, 2025
NKS SupermarketRM17 5YS2Jan 10, 2026
Omar Halal Meat And GroceriesRM17 5DF2Jan 03, 2026
Orsett Hospital CafeRM16 3EU2Nov 14, 2025
The BilashRM17 5NH2Oct 20, 2024
The RangeRM20 1WN2Aug 12, 2023

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Thurrock have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 780 food businesses in Thurrock with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 70.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Thurrock?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Thurrock?+

Inspection frequency in Thurrock depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies