Koz food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Koz 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 31 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: 7 Avon Way, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9DZ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Koz 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% | ← Koz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Koz 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 Koz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragons Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Chinese 2 Night Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Charge Products Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Biffins Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Creative Catering And Hawkins School Of Cookery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| EGL Homecare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Koz
What is Koz's food hygiene rating?
Koz has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Koz 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 Koz last inspected?
Koz was last inspected on 31 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 Koz?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Koz 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 Koz is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Koz 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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