Spa Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochford
Spa Public House 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
This is a fresh result: Spa Public House was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Rochford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rochford ratings →
Address: 60 Southend Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QH
How this rating has changed
Spa Public House was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Spa Public House among the 483 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 | 483 | 83% | ← Spa Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 Spa Public House 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 Spa Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Grillzos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Hockley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Butterflies Club C.I.C Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| CJ's Bowling Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Chutney Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Collect Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Spa Public House
What is Spa Public House's food hygiene rating?
Spa Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Spa Public House 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 Spa Public House last inspected?
Spa Public House was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Spa Public House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spa Public House compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 581 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Spa Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Spa Public House 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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Understanding this rating
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Spa Public House is one of 73 rated food businesses in Hockley. See every hygiene rating in Hockley →
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