Megarrys Teashop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
Megarrys Teashop 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 19 February 2025, 16 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: Jericho Cottage, The Green, Blackmore, CM4 0RR
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Megarrys Teashop among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Megarrys Teashop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Megarrys Teashop 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 Megarrys Teashop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Baptist Church Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2019 |
| The Leather Bottle Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Blackmore Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
| Serenitea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| The Co-op (Fingrith) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Blackmore Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about Megarrys Teashop
What is Megarrys Teashop's food hygiene rating?
Megarrys Teashop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Megarrys Teashop 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 Megarrys Teashop last inspected?
Megarrys Teashop was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Megarrys Teashop?
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 Megarrys Teashop compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Megarrys Teashop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Megarrys Teashop 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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