Sapore - The Italian House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Castle Point
Sapore - The Italian House 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: The Labworth Restuarant, Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7DW
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Sapore - The Italian House among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Sapore - The Italian House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Sapore - The Italian House 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 Sapore - The Italian House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantasy Island Kiosk Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Jimmy Mac's Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Carousel Kiosk Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Beefy Stone Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Brunos Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Estuary Views Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about Sapore - The Italian House
What is Sapore - The Italian House's food hygiene rating?
Sapore - The Italian House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Sapore - The Italian House 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 Sapore - The Italian House last inspected?
Sapore - The Italian House was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sapore - The Italian House?
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 Sapore - The Italian House compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Sapore - The Italian House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Sapore - The Italian House 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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