The Rayleigh Grind food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochford
The Rayleigh Grind holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rayleigh Railway Station, Station Approach, Station Road, SS6 7HJ
How it compares in Rochford
That puts The Rayleigh Grind among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← The Rayleigh Grind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Rayleigh Grind 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 The Rayleigh Grind, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Cafe No. 11 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd School/college/university | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Arias Fine Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Essex Pie Man Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2017 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Bogaz Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
Questions about The Rayleigh Grind
What is The Rayleigh Grind's food hygiene rating?
The Rayleigh Grind has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 16 July 2024.
Is The Rayleigh Grind 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rayleigh Grind last inspected?
The Rayleigh Grind was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Rayleigh Grind?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Rayleigh Grind compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and The Rayleigh Grind is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects The Rayleigh Grind 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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