Man Must Wack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thurrock
Man Must Wack 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 6 January 2026, 6 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: 146 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5YD
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Man Must Wack among the 834 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 | 834 | 71% | ← Man Must Wack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 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 122 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 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 Man Must Wack 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 Man Must Wack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Castle Academy School/college/university | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Bluebirds Day Nursery Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2025 |
| #Chill And Waves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
Questions about Man Must Wack
What is Man Must Wack's food hygiene rating?
Man Must Wack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Man Must Wack 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 Man Must Wack last inspected?
Man Must Wack was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 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 Man Must Wack?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Man Must Wack compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Man Must Wack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Man Must Wack 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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