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Hattons food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Rochford

Hattons 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 3 February 2017, more than 9 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: 83 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JN

How it compares in Rochford

That puts Hattons 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.

Every rated food business in Rochford
5 out of 5 491 83% ← Hattons
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

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 Hattons 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 Hattons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Britton Court Caring Premises 182 yards away 5 - Very good 16 June 2021
Ali Baba's Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop 244 yards away 5 - Very good 15 May 2025
Charcoal And Earth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 244 yards away 5 - Very good 22 May 2026
Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 244 yards away 5 - Very good 6 March 2025
Dbouk Other catering premises 255 yards away 5 - Very good 19 February 2025
Anglo Other catering premises 322 yards away 5 - Very good 6 May 2026
Bentleys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 322 yards away 5 - Very good 8 July 2025
Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 378 yards away 5 - Very good 30 May 2024

Questions about Hattons

What is Hattons's food hygiene rating?

Hattons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 3 February 2017.

Is Hattons 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 Hattons last inspected?

Hattons was last inspected on 3 February 2017, more than 9 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 Hattons?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hattons compare to other places in Rochford?

83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Hattons is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Rochford Council inspects Hattons 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

More food hygiene ratings near here

Hattons is one of 198 rated food businesses in Rayleigh. See every hygiene rating in Rayleigh

Rochford inspects and rates 697 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Rochford

The official record is held by the council: http://www.rochford.gov.uk

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