Hamstel Food And Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Hamstel Food And Wine 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 11 February 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: 345 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4LD
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Hamstel Food And Wine 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% | ← Hamstel Food And Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hamstel Food And Wine 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 Hamstel Food And Wine, 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 Hamstel Food And Wine
What is Hamstel Food And Wine's food hygiene rating?
Hamstel Food And Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Hamstel Food And Wine 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 Hamstel Food And Wine last inspected?
Hamstel Food And Wine was last inspected on 11 February 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 Hamstel Food And Wine?
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 Hamstel Food And Wine 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 Hamstel Food And Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Hamstel Food And Wine 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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