Offshore food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Offshore 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
This is a fresh result: Offshore was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Southend-On-Sea ratings →
Address: The Pier, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea
How this rating has changed
Offshore has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 17 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Offshore among the 976 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 71% 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 | 976 | 71% | ← Offshore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Offshore 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 Offshore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella John Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Buns Bros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Cafe Luigi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cafe Rebecca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Caterpod Mobile caterer | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Breakwater Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| BB's Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about Offshore
What is Offshore's food hygiene rating?
Offshore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 17 July 2026.
Is Offshore 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 Offshore last inspected?
Offshore was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month 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 Offshore?
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 Offshore compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
71% of the 1,383 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Offshore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Offshore 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Offshore is one of 25 rated food businesses in Western Esplanade. See every hygiene rating in Western Esplanade →
Southend-On-Sea inspects and rates 1,480 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Southend-On-Sea →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.southend.gov.uk
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