Namcha Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Namcha Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Namcha Ltd was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Southend-On-Sea ratings →
Address: 7 Farringdon Service Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 1NN
How this rating has changed
Namcha Ltd was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | 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
A 1 is rare: only 15 of 1,383 rated places in Southend-On-Sea score this low, about one in 92. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 976 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← Namcha Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Namcha Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Namcha Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Caddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Blue Heaven Café Other catering premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Namcha Ltd
What is Namcha Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Namcha Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Namcha Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Namcha Ltd last inspected?
Namcha Ltd 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 Namcha Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Namcha Ltd 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, while Namcha Ltd holds a 1. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Namcha 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Southend-On-Sea, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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