Just meat smoke and bbq food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Broxbourne
Just meat smoke and bbq holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Just meat smoke and bbq was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 192 Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7PW
How it compares in Broxbourne
A 1 is rare: only 4 of 670 rated places in Broxbourne score this low, about one in 168. By contrast 91% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 607 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Just meat smoke and bbq | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Just meat smoke and bbq the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Just meat smoke and bbq, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Box Mobile caterer | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Brew Street Kitchen and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Abbey Wines Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Best Grocery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bake You Happy LTD Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Cherries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Just meat smoke and bbq
What is Just meat smoke and bbq's food hygiene rating?
Just meat smoke and bbq has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Broxbourne Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Just meat smoke and bbq safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Just meat smoke and bbq last inspected?
Just meat smoke and bbq was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Just meat smoke and bbq?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Just meat smoke and bbq compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Just meat smoke and bbq holds a 1. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Just meat smoke and bbq 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Broxbourne, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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