Sark Meze Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Sark Meze Grill 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 76 - 80 High Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2JG
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Sark Meze Grill among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Sark Meze Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sark Meze Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Fox & Herb Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Halstead Day Centre Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Buzy Beanz Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Halstead BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Bull Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Sark Meze Grill
What is Sark Meze Grill's food hygiene rating?
Sark Meze Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Sark Meze 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sark Meze Grill last inspected?
Sark Meze Grill was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does Sark Meze Grill compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Sark Meze Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Sark Meze 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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