The Hot Chick food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
The Hot Chick holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 August 2025, 11 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: 562 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Essex, SS9 5HX
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Hot Chick among the 973 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 | 973 | 70% | ← The Hot Chick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hot Chick 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 Hot Chick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Ally's Sweet Cart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2021 |
| Cafe 401 LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Chill - South Essex College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Brooklands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about The Hot Chick
What is The Hot Chick's food hygiene rating?
The Hot Chick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 4 August 2025.
Is The Hot Chick 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hot Chick last inspected?
The Hot Chick was last inspected on 4 August 2025, 11 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 Hot Chick?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hot Chick 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 The Hot Chick is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Hot Chick 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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