Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway 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
This is a fresh result: Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Southend-On-Sea ratings →
Address: 198 Station Road, Westcliff-on-sea, Essex, SS0 7SB
How this rating has changed
Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway among the 976 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 71% 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 | 976 | 71% | ← Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway 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 Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe O'Portugues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Canton House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Akropolis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Blackstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Captains Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bucatini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway
What is Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway 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 Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway last inspected?
Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway?
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 Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
71% of the 1,383 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway 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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