Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Rochford
Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 - 24 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JQ
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods 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 Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbouk Other catering premises | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ali Baba's Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Charcoal And Earth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Anglo Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bentleys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Britton Court Caring Premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods
What is Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods's food hygiene rating?
Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods last inspected?
Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Marks \& Spencer Simply Foods 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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