Essex Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Castle Point
Essex Grill 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 19 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: 148A High Street, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7SL
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Essex Grill among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Essex Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Essex Grill 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef'd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| B B Grout Ltd Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Canvey Island Service Station (Londis) Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Canvey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Deja Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Castle View School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Canvey Island Rugby Union FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Essex Grill
What is Essex Grill's food hygiene rating?
Essex Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Essex Grill 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 last inspected?
Essex Grill was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Essex Grill?
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 Essex Grill compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Essex Grill 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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