Greggs Meads Services food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thurrock
Greggs Meads Services holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Esso Service Station, Arterial Road, Purfleet-on-Thames, RM19 1TS
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Greggs Meads Services among the 831 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 831 | 71% | ← Greggs Meads Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Greggs Meads Services none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Greggs Meads Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Alternative Movement Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aveley Community Hub Coffee And Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Greggs Meads Services
What is Greggs Meads Services's food hygiene rating?
Greggs Meads Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Greggs Meads Services safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Greggs Meads Services last inspected?
Greggs Meads Services was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Greggs Meads Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greggs Meads Services compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Greggs Meads Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Greggs Meads Services and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Greggs Meads Services is one of 26 rated food businesses in Purfleet-on-Thames. See every hygiene rating in Purfleet-on-Thames →
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