Cafe 401 LTD food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochford
Cafe 401 LTD 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: 401 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7LU
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Cafe 401 LTD 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% | ← Cafe 401 LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe 401 LTD 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 Cafe 401 LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ally's Sweet Cart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2021 |
| Badgers Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Byron News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Chris' Fish, Chicken And Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Chill - South Essex College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chasers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2019 |
Questions about Cafe 401 LTD
What is Cafe 401 LTD's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 401 LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Cafe 401 LTD 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 Cafe 401 LTD last inspected?
Cafe 401 LTD was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Cafe 401 LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe 401 LTD compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 401 LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Cafe 401 LTD 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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