The Sugar Boutique food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rochford
The Sugar Boutique holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5 Hambro Avenue, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9NJ
How it compares in Rochford
That puts The Sugar Boutique 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 Sugar Boutique | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sugar Boutique 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 Sugar Boutique, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downhall Primary School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Downhall Under Fives Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Fairview Under 5's School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Edward Francis School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2016 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Cafe No. 11 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Brew & Natter Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2019 |
Questions about The Sugar Boutique
What is The Sugar Boutique's food hygiene rating?
The Sugar Boutique has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 30 September 2025.
Is The Sugar Boutique 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sugar Boutique last inspected?
The Sugar Boutique was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. 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 Sugar Boutique?
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 The Sugar Boutique compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and The Sugar Boutique is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects The Sugar Boutique 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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