Food hygiene ratings in Eastwood
There are 62 food businesses in Eastwood with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Southend-On-Sea Council. A further 5 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Eastwood
67% of rated businesses in Eastwood hold the top score of 5, and 81% hold a 4 or better. 4 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Southend-On-Sea as a whole, 71% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Eastwood does worse, by 4 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 38 | 67% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 8 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 12% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | 2% |
Lowest-rated places in Eastwood
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Bogaz Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 April 2026 |
| New Cod On The Block Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 August 2025 |
| Burgerz & Wingz/ AJ's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 May 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 May 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Eastwood
How many food businesses in Eastwood have a hygiene rating?
62 food businesses in Eastwood have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Southend-On-Sea Council. 57 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Eastwood?
67% of rated businesses in Eastwood hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Eastwood?
4 food businesses in Eastwood hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Eastwood?
Environmental health officers at Southend-On-Sea Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Eastwood
- Bogaz Kitchen 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Brooklands Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Brookside Lounge Bar 5 - Very good
- Burgerz & Wingz/ AJ's Fish Bar 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Byfords Food Hall 5 - Very good
- Chick N Shake Awaiting inspection
- Chill - South Essex College 5 - Very good
- David Lloyd Health And Fitness Centre 5 - Very good
- Eastwood Baptist Church 5 - Very good
- Eastwood Community Early Years 5 - Very good
- Eastwood Pre School Exempt
- Eastwood Primary School 5 - Very good
- Fish Express 5 - Very good
- Flavours Gelato 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Fungo's @ Heycroft 5 - Very good
- Harrison Catering 5 - Very good
- Hassan's Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Havengore House 5 - Very good
- Heycroft Primary School 5 - Very good
- Highway Stops Retail 5 - Very good
- Home Made Bakery 5 - Very good
- Hot Masala Indian Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Ideal Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Indian Diner 5 - Very good
- Just Do Eat 4 - Good
- KFC 5 - Very good
- Kingsdown School 5 - Very good
- Leigh On Sea Brewery & Tap Room 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Lidl 2 - Some improvement necessary
Showing 30 of 62 businesses in Eastwood. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.