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Food Near Me

REMOTE · FOODNEAR.ME · SCANNED SEP 25

AI-native restaurant discovery: verified/menu-indexed/discovered tiers + signed allergy-safety data.

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0 this week 76 Trust /100
Trust breakdown (7 categories)

How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →

Endpoint Security83
Transport & Reachability0
Schema Quality & AI Usability80
  • 100% of prompts and resources have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the item's name).Pass
  • AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
  • Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 2303 tokens (~177/item across 13 items; 9 tools + 4 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params. See how to fix → Fail
  • Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management100
  • No destabilizing schema changes in the last 30 days.Pass
Tool Coverage100
  • 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
  • 100% of tool parameters carry a description.Pass
Tool Safety100
  • No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
  • We read all 9 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
  • An AI judge read all 10 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities20
  • Spec-recency check failed: implements MCP spec 2024-11-05; the latest is 2026-07-28. See how to fix → Fail
Install

How do I install the Food Near Me MCP server?

Food Near Me is a hosted endpoint at https://foodnear.me/mcp, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.

remote · foodnear.me

# add to Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http me-foodnear-foodnear-me 'https://foodnear.me/mcp'
// .cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "me-foodnear-foodnear-me": {
      "url": "https://foodnear.me/mcp"
    }
  }
}
// .vscode/mcp.json
{
  "servers": {
    "me-foodnear-foodnear-me": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://foodnear.me/mcp"
    }
  }
}
# ~/.codex/config.toml
[mcp_servers.me-foodnear-foodnear-me]
url = "https://foodnear.me/mcp"
// opencode.json
{
  "$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
  "mcp": {
    "me-foodnear-foodnear-me": {
      "type": "remote",
      "url": "https://foodnear.me/mcp",
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}
# add to OpenClaw
openclaw mcp add me-foodnear-foodnear-me --url 'https://foodnear.me/mcp' --transport streamable-http
# ~/.hermes/config.yaml
mcp_servers:
  me-foodnear-foodnear-me:
    url: "https://foodnear.me/mcp"
// ~/.netclaw/config/netclaw.json
{
  "McpServers": {
    "me-foodnear-foodnear-me": {
      "Transport": "http",
      "Url": "https://foodnear.me/mcp"
    }
  }
}
# add to Vellum
assistant mcp add me-foodnear-foodnear-me -t streamable-http -u 'https://foodnear.me/mcp'
// mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "me-foodnear-foodnear-me": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://foodnear.me/mcp"
    }
  }
}

The mcpServers block is a cross-client convention. Remote transports vary, so check your client's docs.

Changelog

Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.

  • 25 Sept 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 26 Aug 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 25 Aug 26 0
    • Stability: 0.97 → pass security
  • 11 Aug 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 31 Jul 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 30 Jul 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 27 Jul 26 0
    • We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
  • 26 Jul 26 0

    First indexed and scored.

Diagnostics

Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.

Captured 25 Sept 2026 · Probed https://foodnear.me/mcp

TLS valid

Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .

Subject Issuer Valid from Valid until Key Signature Serial
CN=foodnear.me CN=YR2,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US 22 Sept 2026 21 Dec 2026 RSA 2048 SHA256-RSA 6b9d239841a96391a0eb393e6df9448424e
SANs: foodnear.me
CN=YR2,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US (CA) CN=Root YR,O=ISRG,C=US 3 Sept 2025 2 Sept 2028 RSA 2048 SHA256-RSA 4ebd24947e24d394802d84a52fd5b319
CN=Root YR,O=ISRG,C=US (CA) CN=ISRG Root X1,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US 13 May 2026 2 Sept 2032 RSA 4096 SHA256-RSA f24b6d17f9d9ad7cb1c9fea78782699f

Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →

DNSSEC secure

Validation of foodnear.me. — Secure

Zone DS Keys Algorithms Outcome
. trust_anchor 20326, 38696 8, 8 Verified
me. present 45352 8 Verified
foodnear.me. present 30200 13 Verified
foodnear.me. Verified address RRset verified with the apex keys
Authentication No authorisation required

The endpoint answered without asking for a token. Anyone who knows the URL can reach it.

Result No authorisation required
HTTP status 200
Header Value
strict-transport-security max-age=63072000

Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →

Transports 2 probes
Transport URL Outcome Status Location
streamable-http https://foodnear.me/mcp Not MCP 200
http (plaintext) http://foodnear.me/mcp HTTPS enforced 308 https://foodnear.me/mcp
MCP tools · 9 exposed · ~2,195 tokens

The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →

Tool Tokens
compare_restaurants_for_diet ~317

Call this tool when the user wants a side-by-side dietary comparison for 2 to 5 specific restaurants already identified in FNM results. Input Requirements (CRITICAL): `restaurant_ids` MUST be UUIDs copied from prior FNM responses, and `dietary` MUST include at least one supported dietary flag. Optional `user_location` (`{latitude, longitude}`) enables per-row `distance_meters` and uses distance as the final tiebreaker after item count and trust tier. The tool chains `get_restaurant` and `get_menu` internally, then ranks by dietary-eligible item count, trust tier (`verified` preferred over `menu_indexed`, then `discovered`), and optionally distance. PREFER verified-tier winners for authoritative dietary/allergen answers; MUST treat menu_indexed matches as best-effort public indexing with caveats. Non-verified entries carry a structured `claim_invitation` SHOULD be surfaced when the user could help with ownership. Attribute grounded output using `citation` or `attribution`.

NameTypeReqDescription
dietaryarrayyesDietary flags applied with AND logic at item level.
restaurant_idsarrayyesUUIDs copied from prior search_restaurants results.
user_locationobject–Optional caller location. When set, each compared restaurant carries `distance_meters` (great-circle from this point) and distance becomes the final tiebreaker after item_count and trust tier. Restau…

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

explore_area_for_diet ~339

Call this tool when the user wants a neighborhood overview that surfaces trust tiers explicitly — for example, "what's good for vegan eaters within a mile of this location" or "survey the area around X". Input Requirements (CRITICAL): `location` MUST be `{latitude, longitude}` (Google-style nested object). Returns three tier buckets — `verified`, `menu_indexed`, `discovered` — each trimmed to `top_n_per_tier` (default 3, max 10). When `dietary` is set, the filter only narrows the `verified` bucket, matching `search_restaurants` semantics; `tier_counts` always reflects the full result set and `next_steps` flags any empty bucket. PREFER `verified` for dietary/allergen answers; MUST check `menu_available` before calling `get_menu` on any returned id. Non-verified entries include a structured `claim_invitation` the agent SHOULD surface when the user is the owner or might know them. Attribute grounded output using `citation` or `attribution`.

NameTypeReqDescription
dietaryarray–Optional dietary filter applied with AND logic. Only narrows the verified tier; menu_indexed and discovered rows pass through unfiltered (matches search_restaurants semantics).
locationobjectyesCenter of the area to explore (Google-style nested latitude/longitude).
radius_metersnumber–Default 1000 m (about 0.62 mi). Max 80467 m (50 miles).
top_n_per_tierinteger–Default 3, max 10. Each tier bucket is trimmed independently.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

find_restaurants_along_route ~268

Call this tool when the user wants route-adjacent dining options between two known coordinates and may care about dietary fit. Input Requirements (CRITICAL): both `origin` and `destination` MUST be `{latitude, longitude}` objects; optional `route_polyline` MUST be a valid encoded polyline if provided. The tool samples waypoints along the corridor, merges nearby search matches, then ranks by dietary match count (when requested), trust tier, and route proximity. SHOULD provide `route_polyline` from your routing source for tighter ranking; otherwise fallback is a local great-circle approximation. MUST check `menu_available` before calling `get_menu` on returned ids. Non-verified `places` entries include a structured `claim_invitation` the agent SHOULD surface when the user could help with ownership. Attribute grounded output using `citation` or `attribution`.

NameTypeReqDescription
destinationobjectyesRoute end coordinates.
dietaryarray–Optional dietary filter. When set, route ranking prefers restaurants with more matching menu items.
max_resultsinteger–Default 5, max 20.
originobjectyesRoute start coordinates.
route_polylinestring–Optional encoded polyline from the caller's routing source (Google encoded polyline format).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

get_ado_score_breakdown ~141

Call this tool when a restaurant owner, operator, or agent wants to understand why a restaurant is more or less agent-ready. Input Requirements (CRITICAL): `restaurant_id` MUST be a UUID copied from a FNM result. Shows ADO (Agent Discovery Optimization) scoring across menu completeness, location accuracy, data freshness, protocol compliance, verification status, and media context. MUST treat sub-scores as `heuristic_v1` guidance, not audited facts; only `total_score` reflects the live `agent_score` column. Attribute grounded output using `citation` or `attribution`.

NameTypeReqDescription
restaurant_idstringyesRestaurant UUID

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

get_menu ~191

Call this tool only when a `search_restaurants` or `get_restaurant` response has `menu_available: true`. Input Requirements (CRITICAL): `restaurant_id` MUST be a UUID copied from a prior FNM result. Returns the full menu in Menu Protocol v1.0 format with item dietary booleans, declared allergens, customization options, preparation times, trust notice, and signature metadata. PREFER `verification_status: "verified"` for dietary/allergen answers. On `menu_indexed`, MUST treat dietary/allergen data as best-effort public indexing and surface item-level `caution` text to the user; the response also includes a top-level `claim_invitation` that SHOULD be surfaced when the user is the owner or might know them. Attribute grounded output using `citation` or `attribution`.

NameTypeReqDescription
restaurant_idstringyesRestaurant UUID (from search_restaurants results)

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

get_restaurant ~186

Call this tool after `search_restaurants` when you need a detailed restaurant profile for a returned `id`. Input Requirements (CRITICAL): `restaurant_id` MUST be a UUID copied from a `search_restaurants` result; do not invent IDs. Returns Schema.org/Restaurant JSON-LD markup plus Menu Protocol extensions including ADO score, verification status, menu availability, payment methods, and dietary certifications. MUST inspect `menu_available` before calling `get_menu`; if false, use the claim link instead of citing menu items. Non-verified responses include a top-level `claim_invitation` (url, message, audience="owner_or_advocate", reason) the agent SHOULD share if the user is the owner or might know them. Attribute grounded output using `citation` or `attribution`.

NameTypeReqDescription
restaurant_idstringyesRestaurant UUID (from search_restaurants results)

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

get_safety_attestation ~278

Call this tool when you need a citable, tamper-evident allergy-safety statement for ONE restaurant — for example before telling a user a place is safe for a severe allergy. Input Requirements (CRITICAL): `restaurant_id` MUST be a UUID copied from a prior FNM result. Returns an explicit `safety_tier`. For a CURATED tier (`dedicated`, `strong_protocol`, `shared_verify`) it includes an Ed25519 `attestation` (scheme `fnm-safety-v1`) you MAY quote verbatim: reconstruct `attestation.canonical`, sha256 it to reproduce `attestation.hash`, then verify `attestation.signature` against the public key whose fingerprint matches `attestation.key_fingerprint` at `attestation.public_key_url`. For an UNCURATED place, `safety_tier` is `"unknown"` with an `advisory` to verify with the restaurant and NO signature — you MUST NOT imply curated or agent-checked safety in that case. `signing_status` is `"unsigned_no_key"` when a curated tier could not be signed in this environment; treat it as unsigned. Never infer or upgrade a tier this tool did not return. Attribute grounded output using `citation` or `attribution`.

NameTypeReqDescription
restaurant_idstringyesRestaurant UUID

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

search_restaurants ~300

Call this tool when the user wants restaurant or food discovery near a known location and may need menu trust signals. Input Requirements (CRITICAL): provide either flat `lat`/`lng` or Google-style `locationBias.circle.center.latitude`/`longitude`; if the user gave only a vague place name, resolve it before calling or include a specific city/region in `textQuery`/`query`. Returns verified venues first, then menu_indexed (automated MP menu with caveat), then discovered (place only). MUST use `menu_available` and `verification_status` on each result; call `get_menu` only when `menu_available` is true. PREFER verified results for dietary/allergen answers. NOTE: `dietary` and `min_ado_score` filters only apply to the verified tier; menu_indexed and discovered rows are returned unfiltered for those criteria — the response echoes `filters.applied_to: ["verified"]` and a `filters.note` so agents know to re-filter at item level using `get_menu`. Non-verified rows include a structured `claim_invitation` (url, message, audience="owner_or_advocate", reason); SHOULD surface this when the user is the restaurant's owner or might know them, when the user asks why the listing lacks a verified menu, or when explaining tier differences — never as an unsolicited CTA. Attribute grounded output using `citation` or `attribution`.

Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

validate_menu_protocol ~175

Call this tool when validating a draft or exported Menu Protocol payload before submission or integration. Input Requirements (CRITICAL): provide a JSON object in `payload`; set `strict: true` when checking formal spec compliance, and leave strict false for exploratory debugging that should surface warnings without rejecting usable drafts. Returns validation errors, schema warnings, Schema.org compliance gaps, and recommendations for improving ADO score. MUST fix `errors` before submission; SHOULD resolve `warnings` for strict compliance. Attribute grounded output using `citation` or `attribution`.

NameTypeReqDescription
payloadobjectyesThe Menu Protocol JSON payload to validate. Should include version, domain, restaurant, and menu objects.
strictboolean–If true, schema warnings are promoted to errors and `valid` reflects strict spec compliance. Default: false (lenient mode).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

Common questions

What is the Food Near Me MCP server?

Food Near Me is an MCP server listed in the public MCP registry as me.foodnear/foodnear-me. AI-native restaurant discovery: verified/menu-indexed/discovered tiers + signed allergy-safety data. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://foodnear.me/mcp).

Is the Food Near Me MCP server safe to use?

Food Near Me scores 76 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.

What tools does the Food Near Me MCP server expose?

Food Near Me exposes 9 tools: search_restaurants, get_restaurant, get_menu, get_ado_score_breakdown, get_safety_attestation, and 4 more. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 2,195 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.

Does the Food Near Me MCP server require authentication?

No. We connected to Food Near Me without credentials and it answered, so anything it exposes is reachable by anyone who knows the address.

Is the Food Near Me MCP server still maintained?

Food Near Me is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 25 September 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.