The Mews food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
The Mews 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: 2A Nelson Mews, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AL
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Mews 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% | ← The Mews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Mews, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Big News Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Adventure Inside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Candy Cottage & Fudge House Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Candy Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2022 |
| BB's Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about The Mews
What is The Mews's food hygiene rating?
The Mews has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The Mews 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 The Mews last inspected?
The Mews was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
How does The Mews 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 The Mews is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Mews 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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