Plaice To Be food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
Plaice To Be 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: 343 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4LD
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Plaice To Be 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% | ← Plaice To Be | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Plaice To Be 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 Plaice To Be, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aroma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about Plaice To Be
What is Plaice To Be's food hygiene rating?
Plaice To Be has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Plaice To Be 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 Plaice To Be last inspected?
Plaice To Be was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Plaice To Be?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Plaice To Be 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 Plaice To Be is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Plaice To Be 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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