Lazy Bee food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Rochford
Lazy Bee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2020, more than 6 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: 68 Rectory Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UE
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Lazy Bee among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Lazy Bee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Very 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 Lazy Bee 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 Lazy Bee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkwell Baptist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Cafe 206 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Holt Farm County School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ashingdon News & Mace Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2017 |
| Ashingdon Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Coachman Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Hospital Wards Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Dasbies Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Lazy Bee
What is Lazy Bee's food hygiene rating?
Lazy Bee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 9 January 2020.
Is Lazy Bee 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lazy Bee last inspected?
Lazy Bee was last inspected on 9 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lazy Bee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lazy Bee compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Lazy Bee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Lazy Bee 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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