Royal Fish 'N' Chips food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Royal Fish 'N' Chips 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 13 January 2025, 17 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: 25 High Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1JD
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Royal Fish 'N' Chips 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% | ← Royal Fish 'N' Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Royal Fish 'N' Chips 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 Royal Fish 'N' Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB's Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Big News Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Aloha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Bella John Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Buns Bros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Cafe Luigi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Royal Fish 'N' Chips
What is Royal Fish 'N' Chips's food hygiene rating?
Royal Fish 'N' Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Royal Fish 'N' Chips 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 Royal Fish 'N' Chips last inspected?
Royal Fish 'N' Chips was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 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 Royal Fish 'N' Chips?
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 Royal Fish 'N' Chips 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 Royal Fish 'N' Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Royal Fish 'N' Chips 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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