What is the average food hygiene rating in Thurrock?

The average food hygiene rating in Thurrock is 4.59 out of 5, across 1,160 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Thurrock compare with the national average for food hygiene?

71% of rated premises in Thurrock hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Thurrock 277 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Thurrock have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

824 food businesses in Thurrock hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71% of the 1,160 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Thurrock have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in Thurrock are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Thurrock food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Thurrock (1,283 establishments on record, 1,160 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Thurrock

In Thurrock, 71% of 1,160 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.59/5. These figures cover 1,283 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Thurrock has 824 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,160 rated premises (71%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 71%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -8.7 pp
National rank: 277 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Thurrock

5★ Very Good

824 (71%)

4★ Good

230 (19.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

86 (7.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 76 awaiting inspection and 47 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 76 awaiting inspection and 47 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Thurrock: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Thurrock?: The average food hygiene rating in Thurrock is 4.59 out of 5, across 1,160 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Thurrock compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 71% of rated premises in Thurrock hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Thurrock 277 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Thurrock have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 824 food businesses in Thurrock hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71% of the 1,160 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Thurrock have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in Thurrock are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Thurrock food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Thurrock (1,283 establishments on record, 1,160 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Thurrock

Boots UK LtdRetailers - other · 35 - 41 High Street, Grays, Essex · RM17 6NB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Spacious Place - G Freeman - HomeOther catering premises · SS17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Maki & RamenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maki And Ramen, Unit 2, The Boardwalk Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock Way · RM20 2ZN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Stanford Le Hope Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Copland Road, Stanford Le Hope, Essex · SS17 0DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Dee's KitchenOther catering premises · SS17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Cocoa&CrumbsOther catering premises · RM18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Tebbetts CateringMobile caterer · RM15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
CHOCOFAYRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chocofay, Kiosk ET2, Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock Way · RM20 2ZJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
ShakeawayRetailers - other · Unit 60, Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock Way, West Thurrock · RM20 2ZF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
T HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oxley House, High Road, Horndon On The Hill, Essex · SS17 8LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Olive RootsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 Southend Road, Grays, Essex · RM17 5NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Sugar By KatharineOther catering premises · RM15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Thurrock

Dhillons Fish And ChipsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 66B High Street, Grays, Essex · RM17 6NN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 December 2025
The Top HouseHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Purfleet Road, Aveley, Essex · RM15 4DL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 December 2025
Happy GardenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 45 High Street, Aveley, Essex · RM15 4AX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 May 2026
Nhall Food StoreRetailers - other · 14 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road, Tilbury, Essex · RM18 7QX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
NKS SupermarketRetailers - other · 229 London Road, Grays, Essex · RM17 5YS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 February 2026
Aire Food And WineRetailers - other · Aire Wines, 3 Aire Drive, South Ockendon, Essex · RM15 5AP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026
Elif Food CentreRetailers - other · 61 High Street, Grays, Essex · RM17 6NX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 December 2025
Prep2urstepOther catering premises · Thurrock Rugby Club, Long Lane, Stifford Clays, Grays · RM16 2QH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,283 real Food Standards Agency records for Thurrock, of which 1,160 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.