The Apex Tea Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochford
The Apex Tea Shop 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: The Apex Tea Shop was inspected on 20 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Playing Field West Of, Plumberow Mount Avenue, Hockley
How it compares in Rochford
That puts The Apex Tea Shop among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← The Apex Tea Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 The Apex Tea Shop 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 Apex Tea Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake It Easy Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Chinese 2 Night Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Chandos Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2016 |
| Collect Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| CJ's Bowling Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Butterflies Club C.I.C Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Grillzos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
Questions about The Apex Tea Shop
What is The Apex Tea Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Apex Tea Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 20 June 2026.
Is The Apex Tea Shop 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 The Apex Tea Shop last inspected?
The Apex Tea Shop was last inspected on 20 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Apex Tea Shop?
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 The Apex Tea Shop compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and The Apex Tea Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects The Apex Tea Shop 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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