Meat And Two Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Castle Point
Meat And Two Veg holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 February 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: 263 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2BN
How it compares in Castle Point
A 2 is rare: only 2 of 491 rated places in Castle Point score this low, about one in 246. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 452 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Meat And Two Veg | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Meat And Two Veg the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Meat And Two Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B B Grout Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Benfleet Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Bite N Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Meat And Two Veg
What is Meat And Two Veg's food hygiene rating?
Meat And Two Veg has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Castle Point Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Meat And Two Veg safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Meat And Two Veg last inspected?
Meat And Two Veg was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 Meat And Two Veg?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meat And Two Veg compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, while Meat And Two Veg holds a 2. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Meat And Two Veg 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Castle Point, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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