Munchkings Fish And Chips

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Munchkings Fish And Chips is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at Munchkings, 43 Lodge Lane, Grays, Essex, RM17 5RZ, in the Thurrock local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Thurrock oversees 1,286 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Thurrock is 4.6 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
Munchkings, 43 Lodge Lane, Grays, Essex
Postcode
RM17 5RZ
Local Authority
Thurrock
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1129167

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Munchkings Fish And Chips?

Munchkings Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Thurrock.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Munchkings Fish And Chips last inspected?

Munchkings Fish And Chips was last inspected on 2025-02-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Munchkings Fish And Chips located?

Munchkings Fish And Chips is located at Munchkings, 43 Lodge Lane, Grays, Essex , RM17 5RZ, in the Thurrock local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RM17 postcode area.