1,252 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 70.5% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhillons Fish And Chips | RM17 6NN | 0 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Elif Food Centre | RM17 6NX | 1 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Elliotts Convenience Store | RM18 8NL | 1 | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Nhall Food Store | RM18 7QX | 1 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Preem Indian Takeaway | RM18 8RB | 1 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Ronab | RM17 5DF | 1 | Jan 03, 2026 |
| The Top House | RM15 4DL | 1 | Dec 05, 2025 |
| 4 Angels Foods | RM15 5DZ | 2 | Apr 26, 2025 |
| All In One Express | RM17 5DD | 2 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| NKS Supermarket | RM17 5YS | 2 | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Omar Halal Meat And Groceries | RM17 5DF | 2 | Jan 03, 2026 |
| Orsett Hospital Cafe | RM16 3EU | 2 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| The Bilash | RM17 5NH | 2 | Oct 20, 2024 |
| The Range | RM20 1WN | 2 | Aug 12, 2023 |
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.
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.
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.