Fish Shop 2 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
Fish Shop 2 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: 223 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 4JG
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Fish Shop 2 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% | ← Fish Shop 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Fish Shop 2 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 Fish Shop 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Avondale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Admiral Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Belfairs Woodland Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Belfairs Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
Questions about Fish Shop 2
What is Fish Shop 2's food hygiene rating?
Fish Shop 2 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Fish Shop 2 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 Fish Shop 2 last inspected?
Fish Shop 2 was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 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 Fish Shop 2?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fish Shop 2 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 Fish Shop 2 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Fish Shop 2 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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