Wake Cup Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Wake Cup Cafe 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 10 July 2024, more than 2 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: 307 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5PF
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Wake Cup Cafe among the 972 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 | 972 | 70% | ← Wake Cup Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Wake Cup 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 Wake Cup Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aarash News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Beaumont Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Wake Cup Cafe
What is Wake Cup Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Wake Cup Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 10 July 2024.
Is Wake Cup Cafe 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 Wake Cup Cafe last inspected?
Wake Cup Cafe was last inspected on 10 July 2024, more than 2 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 Wake Cup Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Wake Cup 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, and Wake Cup Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Wake Cup 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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