Riverview Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochford
Riverview 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: Hullbridge Yacht Club, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Riverview Cafe 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% | ← Riverview Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riverview 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 Riverview Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jays Stores Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2017 |
| Hullbridge Community Centre (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2017 |
| Alexanders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Hullbridge Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2016 |
| Cummins Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Collingwood Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about Riverview Cafe
What is Riverview Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Riverview Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Riverview 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 Riverview Cafe last inspected?
Riverview Cafe was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 Riverview 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverview Cafe compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Riverview Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Riverview 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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