The Little Coffee Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochford
The Little Coffee Shed 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 25 January 2022, more than 4 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: Greenacres, Folly Chase, Hockley, SS5 4SF
How it compares in Rochford
That puts The Little Coffee Shed 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% | ← The Little Coffee Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Little Coffee Shed 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 Little Coffee Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Hockley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Butterflies Club C.I.C Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| CJ's Bowling Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Collect Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Chandos Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2016 |
Questions about The Little Coffee Shed
What is The Little Coffee Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Little Coffee Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 25 January 2022.
Is The Little Coffee Shed 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 Little Coffee Shed last inspected?
The Little Coffee Shed was last inspected on 25 January 2022, more than 4 years 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 The Little Coffee Shed?
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 The Little Coffee Shed compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Coffee Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects The Little Coffee Shed 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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