Dog And Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Dog And Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 143 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2YH
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Dog And Co among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ← Dog And Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Dog And Co none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dog And Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Eastern Esplanade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Billy Hundreds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Camelia Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Christie's Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Centre Place Family Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cockleshell Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Coffee Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Dog And Co
What is Dog And Co's food hygiene rating?
Dog And Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Dog And Co safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dog And Co last inspected?
Dog And Co was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dog And Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dog And Co compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Dog And Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Dog And Co and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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