Fresh To Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Fresh To Mart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2024, 22 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: 70 London Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 1PG
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Fresh To Mart 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% | ← Fresh To Mart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Fresh To Mart 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 Fresh To Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Heaven Café Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| BKS Retail Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Caddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Blakeney House Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about Fresh To Mart
What is Fresh To Mart's food hygiene rating?
Fresh To Mart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Fresh To Mart 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fresh To Mart last inspected?
Fresh To Mart was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 Fresh To Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fresh To Mart 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 Fresh To Mart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Fresh To Mart 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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