The Salisbury Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
The Salisbury 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 16 February 2026, 4 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: 178B West Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 9DD
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Salisbury Cafe 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% | ← The Salisbury Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Salisbury 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 The Salisbury Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care In Style Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Best Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Cake Box Southend Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Be My Guest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Cafe 316 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Beaumont Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Anke's Tea And Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Salisbury Cafe
What is The Salisbury Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Salisbury Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Salisbury 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 The Salisbury Cafe last inspected?
The Salisbury Cafe was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 The Salisbury Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Salisbury 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 The Salisbury Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Salisbury 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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