The restaurants with the worst food hygiene ratings in Grays have been revealed.

Four restaurants, cafes or takeaways in the area received a rating of one star after an inspection from the Food Standards Agency.

In the reports, which are available online, the units are given a rating based on three criteria. These are:

Hygienic food handling - Hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage.

Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building - Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building (including having appropriate layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control) to enable good food hygiene.

Management of food safety - System or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer has confidence that standards will be maintained in future.

A one star rating for an establishment signifies that 'major improvements are necessary'.

Broadway Cafe

1 Arthur Street
Grays
Essex
RM17 6EH 

Business type: Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Date of inspection: December 7, 2016

Hygienic food handling - Improvement necessary

Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building - Improvement necessary

Management of food safety - Major improvements necessary

The establishment has been under new management since March and is awaiting re-inspection.

Dhillons

66B High Street
Grays
Essex
RM17 6NN 
Business type: Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Date of inspection: January 5, 2017

Thurrock Gazette:

Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory

Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building - Improvements necessary

Management of food safety Major improvements necessary

Munchkings

43 Lodge Lane
Grays
Essex
RM17 5RZ 
Business type: Takeaway/sandwich shop
Date of inspection: 19 February 2016

No breakdown listed

The Garlic

123 Grove Road
Grays
Essex
RM17 6LA 
Business type: Takeaway/sandwich shop
Date of inspection: 12 January 2017

Hygienic food handling - Improvements necessary

Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building - Generally satisfactory

Management of food safety - Major improvement necessary

You can view any establishment's latest inspection results here

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