Essex Grill 2 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thurrock
Essex Grill 2 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: 29 Southend Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5NH
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Essex Grill 2 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% | ← Essex Grill 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 130 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 Very 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 Essex Grill 2 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 Essex Grill 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bakerlicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2021 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chen's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2024 |
| D Johnson And Sons Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Blackshots Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Deneholm Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Essex Grill 2
What is Essex Grill 2's food hygiene rating?
Essex Grill 2 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Essex Grill 2 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 Essex Grill 2 last inspected?
Essex Grill 2 was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Essex Grill 2?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Essex Grill 2 compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Grill 2 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Essex Grill 2 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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