The Cliff Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southend-On-Sea
The Cliff Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Cliff, 48 Hamlet Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1HH
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Cliff Hotel 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 Cliff Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cliff Hotel 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 The Cliff Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKS Retail Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Blakeney House Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aarandale Lodge Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aloha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Barons Court Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Avenue Playgroup Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Café Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The Cliff Hotel
What is The Cliff Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Cliff Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 11 July 2024.
Is The Cliff Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cliff Hotel last inspected?
The Cliff Hotel was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Cliff Hotel?
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 The Cliff Hotel 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 Cliff Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Cliff Hotel 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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