Honeycomb News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Honeycomb News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 147 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 3EX
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Honeycomb News 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% | ← Honeycomb News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Honeycomb News 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 Honeycomb News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Broadway Fruits Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bournes Green Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Biffins Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Honeycomb News
What is Honeycomb News's food hygiene rating?
Honeycomb News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Honeycomb News 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Honeycomb News last inspected?
Honeycomb News was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 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 Honeycomb News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Honeycomb News 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 Honeycomb News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Honeycomb News 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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