Harlow has 546 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 43 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Harlow.
71 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
24 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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There are currently 546 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Harlow, out of 621,016 rated establishments across the UK.
In Harlow, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Harlow hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Harlow are carried out by Harlow. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Harlow was last updated on 19 May 2026.