The Hamlet Court food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southend-On-Sea
The Hamlet Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 2024, 20 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: 54 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-on-sea, Essex, SS0 7LP
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Hamlet Court 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 Hamlet Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hamlet Court 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 Hamlet Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cafe O'Portugues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Akropolis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Canton House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bucatini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Be My Guest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Captains Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Cafe 316 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about The Hamlet Court
What is The Hamlet Court's food hygiene rating?
The Hamlet Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 28 October 2024.
Is The Hamlet Court 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hamlet Court last inspected?
The Hamlet Court was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 Hamlet Court?
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 Hamlet Court 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 Hamlet Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Hamlet Court 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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Understanding this rating
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