MDAS Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
MDAS Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Greenhouse Cafe, Manchester Drive Allotments, Manchester Drive, SS9 3EY
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so MDAS Cafe sits behind roughly 973 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ← MDAS Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 MDAS Cafe 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 MDAS Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Court Care Home Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Avondale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about MDAS Cafe
What is MDAS Cafe's food hygiene rating?
MDAS Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 3 December 2022.
Is MDAS Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MDAS Cafe last inspected?
MDAS Cafe was last inspected on 3 December 2022, more than 3 years 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 MDAS Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MDAS Cafe 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, while MDAS Cafe holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects MDAS Cafe 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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