Piggs Corner Extra Care Complex

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Piggs Corner Extra Care Complex is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 1 Piggs Corner, Southend Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5RS, in the Thurrock local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 May 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
1 Piggs Corner, Southend Road, Grays, Essex
Postcode
RM17 5RS
Local Authority
Thurrock
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
656868

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Piggs Corner Extra Care Complex?

Piggs Corner Extra Care Complex 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Piggs Corner Extra Care Complex last inspected?

Piggs Corner Extra Care Complex was last inspected on 2025-05-30. 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 Piggs Corner Extra Care Complex located?

Piggs Corner Extra Care Complex is located at 1 Piggs Corner, Southend Road, Grays, Essex , RM17 5RS, in the Thurrock local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RM17 postcode area.