Grays General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
Grays General Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 85 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5HH
How it compares in Thurrock
In Thurrock, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Grays General Stores sits behind roughly 834 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 834 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ← Grays General Stores | |
| 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 122 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Grays General Stores 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 Grays General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| #Chill And Waves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bluebirds Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Grays General Stores
What is Grays General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Grays General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thurrock Council on 9 March 2024.
Is Grays General Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grays General Stores last inspected?
Grays General Stores was last inspected on 9 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Grays General Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grays General Stores compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while Grays General Stores holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Grays General Stores 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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