The Old Cathay

Essex

Heads up: The Old Cathay no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Harlow. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 23 September 2020 by Harlow.

What does this rating mean?

The Old Cathay in Essex has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

2 Hart Road,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM17 0HL

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Old Cathay. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Old Cathay?

Food hygiene at The Old Cathay is inspected by Harlow, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.harlow.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Old Cathay

What is The Old Cathay’s food hygiene rating?

The Old Cathay has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 23 September 2020.

When was The Old Cathay last inspected?

The Old Cathay was last inspected by Harlow on 23 September 2020.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

Has The Old Cathay closed down?

The Old Cathay no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Harlow, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.