The Paper Street Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
The Paper Street Co holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 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: Unit 1, 36 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ES
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Paper Street Co sits behind roughly 973 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ← The Paper Street Co | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Paper Street Co 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 Paper Street Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christie's Stores Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Centre Place Family Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| ChicKing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Big George Entertainment Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Clarkes Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Billy Hundreds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| 140 Eastern Esplanade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Paper Street Co
What is The Paper Street Co's food hygiene rating?
The Paper Street Co has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Paper Street Co safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Paper Street Co last inspected?
The Paper Street Co was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Paper Street Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Paper Street Co 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, while The Paper Street Co holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Paper Street Co 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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