Merrymeade Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
Merrymeade Tearoom 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: Merrymeade House, Merrymeade Chase, Brentwood, CM15 9BG
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Merrymeade Tearoom 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% | ← Merrymeade Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Merrymeade Tearoom 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 Merrymeade Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Brentwood County Cricket Club (CHATS) Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Brentwood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Brentwood Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
| Cryo Wellness Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2021 |
| Caffe Piccolo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Brentwood Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Merrymeade Tearoom
What is Merrymeade Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Merrymeade Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Merrymeade Tearoom 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 Merrymeade Tearoom last inspected?
Merrymeade Tearoom was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 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 Merrymeade Tearoom?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merrymeade Tearoom compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Merrymeade Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Merrymeade Tearoom 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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