Food hygiene ratings in Southend-On-Sea
Southend-On-Sea inspects and rates 1,480 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,383 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 97 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Southend-On-Sea
Standards here are good: 71% of rated businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top score of 5, and 88% hold a 4 or better. 50 businesses, 4% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 976 | 71% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 17% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Southend-On-Sea
Food hygiene ratings for each town Southend-On-Sea inspects.
- Westcliff-on-Sea 326 places
- Leigh-on-Sea 272 places
- Shoeburyness 91 places
- Eastwood 62 places
- Thorpe Bay 30 places
- Western Esplanade 25 places
Recently inspected in Southend-On-Sea
The most recent inspections published by Southend-On-Sea, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of China | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Byfords Food Hall | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Fermento Pizzeria | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Vedas Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Barlow And Fields | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Flippers | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Grumpy's Diner | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Lennys Coffee & More Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Qmin Indian Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| China Village | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| The Quirky Bird Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Southend-On-Sea
The lowest-rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 15 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogaz Kitchen | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 April 2026 |
| Namcha Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2026 |
| Royal Wok | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 July 2026 |
| Corner Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 February 2026 |
| Beach Road Bakery | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| The Sultan Lounge | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2026 |
| Icy Haar Asia Layne Ltd | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| Twelve Brunch & Cocktails | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 December 2025 |
| McCoys Fish And Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 September 2025 |
| The Bakery | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 August 2025 |
| New Cod On The Block | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 August 2025 |
| Shoebury Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2025 |
| Maa Bazar | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 April 2025 |
| Khan Supermarket | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2025 |
| Dillons Convenience | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 October 2024 |
| And Since Rossi Van K51 AOF | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 March 2017 |
Questions about food hygiene in Southend-On-Sea
How many food businesses does Southend-On-Sea rate?
Southend-On-Sea publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,480 businesses, of which 1,383 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Southend-On-Sea?
71% of rated businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Southend-On-Sea have a bad hygiene rating?
50 food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 15 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Southend-On-Sea?
Environmental health officers employed by Southend-On-Sea carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Southend-On-Sea
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 12 5 - Very good
- 140 Eastern Esplanade Cafe 5 - Very good
- 1942 Streetfood 5 - Very good
- 22 Pizza & Shakes 3 - Generally satisfactory
- 5mart Essentials 4 - Good
- 84 Bakes 4 - Good
- Aarandale Lodge 5 - Very good
- Aarash News 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) 5 - Very good
- Abbie Lou Fresh Local Fish Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abbottswood Lodge 5 - Very good
- ABI Foods 4 - Good
- ABI News 5 - Very good
- Active Academy 4 - Good
- Adalah Residential Home 5 - Very good
- Admiral Court Care Home 5 - Very good
- Adventure Inside Cafe 5 - Very good
- AF&O Limited 4 - Good
- African Taste Restaurant 2 - Some improvement necessary
- AGH Event Bars 5 - Very good
- Agir 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Akropolis Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Alchemy 4 - Good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alfie's 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alfies Fish On Sea 2 - Some improvement necessary
- All Fired Up 5 - Very good
- Alleyn Court School 5 - Very good
- Alliance Pharmacy Exempt
- Aloha Lounge 5 - Very good
- Alston Court 5 - Very good
- Alyson House 4 - Good
- AM To PM 5 - Very good
- Amarelo Brazil 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Amber Lodge Care Home 5 - Very good
- Ambleside Social Club 4 - Good
- Ancora Childrens Homes Limited 4 - Good
- And Since Rossi Van K51 AOF 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Angel Inn 5 - Very good
- Anke's Tea And Coffee Lounge 5 - Very good
- Ann Cushion Beekeeper Exempt
- Answer Cafe 4 - Good
- Antilia Bistro Bar 4 - Good
- Appan's Supermarket 2 - Some improvement necessary
- April Lodge 4 - Good
- Aroma Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aroma House 5 - Very good
- Arriva Buses Exempt
- Asda Cafe 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ashiana Indian Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Asian Station 4 - Good
- Ask 5 - Very good
- Astral Lodge 5 - Very good
- Atrium Cafe 5 - Very good
- Auntie Cakes Cuppas 5 - Very good
- Aurum 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Autumn Cottage 4 - Good
- Avenue Playgroup 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-02. Browse all UK councils →