1,477 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 71.3% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 1,477 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 71.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 11 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pallavas | SS1 1PF | 0 | Sep 07, 2026 |
| Beach Road Bakery | SS1 2TR | 1 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Dillons Convenience | SS2 4RD | 1 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Icy Haar Asia Layne Ltd | SS1 2BD | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Maa Bazar | SS0 9ST | 1 | Apr 07, 2025 |
| Namcha Ltd | SS1 1NN | 1 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Royal Wok | SS0 7HU | 1 | Jul 07, 2026 |
| Shoebury Cafe | SS3 9DA | 1 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| STARS Recovery Cafe | SS1 1AS | 1 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| The Sultan Lounge | SS1 2PS | 1 | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Twelve Brunch & Cocktails | SS1 1BX | 1 | Dec 05, 2025 |
| African Taste Restaurant | SS0 9LA | 2 | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Agir | SS1 1JE | 2 | May 15, 2026 |
| Amarelo Brazil | SS0 7PD | 2 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Bibi Afromarket | SS1 2ND | 2 | Nov 25, 2024 |
The source snapshot contains 986 food businesses in Southend-On-Sea with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.3% 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.