1,488 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 70.4% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Southend-On-Sea are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,488 registered food businesses for Southend-On-Sea. Of these, 1,383 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 70.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 15 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogaz Kitchen | SS9 5PT | 0 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| And Since Rossi Van K51 AOF | SS0 | 1 | Mar 07, 2017 |
| Beach Road Bakery | SS1 2TR | 1 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Chadwick's Farm Shop | SS2 4LB | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Corner Club | SS9 1AH | 1 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Dillons Convenience | SS2 4RD | 1 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Icy Haar Asia Layne Ltd | SS1 2BD | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Khan Supermarket | SS0 7BP | 1 | Mar 05, 2025 |
| Maa Bazar | SS0 9ST | 1 | Apr 07, 2025 |
| McCoys Fish And Chips | SS3 8UE | 1 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| New Cod On The Block | SS9 5HX | 1 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Shoebury Cafe | SS3 9DA | 1 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| The Bakery | SS9 3JE | 1 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| The Sultan Lounge | SS1 2PS | 1 | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Twelve Brunch & Cocktails | SS1 1BX | 1 | Dec 05, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 973 food businesses in Southend-On-Sea with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 70.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Southend-On-Sea depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.