Cake @ Annas Plants food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Cake @ Annas Plants 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 18 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: 85 Broadway, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 1PN
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Cake @ Annas Plants 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% | ← Cake @ Annas Plants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cake @ Annas Plants 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 Cake @ Annas Plants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Barlow And Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Boatyard Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Chalkwell Grange Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Cake @ Annas Plants
What is Cake @ Annas Plants's food hygiene rating?
Cake @ Annas Plants has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Cake @ Annas Plants 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 Cake @ Annas Plants last inspected?
Cake @ Annas Plants was last inspected on 18 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 Cake @ Annas Plants?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cake @ Annas Plants 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 Cake @ Annas Plants is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Cake @ Annas Plants 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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