Benfleet Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Castle Point
Benfleet Tavern 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 23 February 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: Richmond Avenue, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5HF
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Benfleet Tavern among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Benfleet Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Benfleet Tavern 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 Benfleet Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkins Butchers Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Benfleet Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Benfleet Meat And Veg Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Amala Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Anatolian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Coco Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 98 Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Benfleet Tavern
What is Benfleet Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Benfleet Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Benfleet Tavern 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 Benfleet Tavern last inspected?
Benfleet Tavern was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Benfleet Tavern?
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 Benfleet Tavern compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Benfleet Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Benfleet Tavern 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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