Cheris Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Cheris 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 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 93 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-sea, Essex, SS0 7ES
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Cheris 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% | ← Cheris 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 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 Cheris 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 Cheris Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cafe O'Portugues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Akropolis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Be My Guest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Cafe 316 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cake Box Southend Ltd Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Canton House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bucatini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Cheris Cafe
What is Cheris Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Cheris Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Cheris 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 Cheris Cafe last inspected?
Cheris Cafe was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 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 Cheris Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cheris 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 Cheris Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Cheris 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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