Food hygiene ratings in Rochford
Our data holds 667 food businesses in Rochford, rated between 2011-06-14 and 2026-08-13. 72.1% (481) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 22 (3.3%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Rochford 158th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Rochford
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 481 | 72.1% |
| 4 (good) | 63 | 9.4% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 15 | 2.2% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 5 | 0.7% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 15 | 2.2% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting inspection | 58 | 8.7% |
| Exempt | 28 | 4.2% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Other catering premises | 176 | 77.3% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 | 69.8% |
| Retailers - other | 81 | 64.2% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 | 60% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 | 74.5% |
| Caring Premises | 43 | 76.7% |
| Mobile caterer | 39 | 66.7% |
| School/college/university | 35 | 85.7% |
Food businesses rated per month in Rochford
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Rochford
The 20 most recent of 22. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SS6 9NL |
| Osburns Butchers Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-15 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS6 7EJ |
| Revs Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-24 | Other catering premises | SS5 |
| Sunday Truck Club | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-20 | Mobile caterer | SS6 |
| The Red Door | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS6 7QA |
| Great Fish And Chips Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-29 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SS3 0EQ |
| Rochford Hundred Rugby Club | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-28 | Mobile caterer | |
| Shuhag Restaurant | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS5 4PZ |
| Poppy's Cafe | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-18 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS5 4QY |
| Sunshine (KKS\&Sons) | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-21 | Other catering premises | SS4 |
| Simla Tandori | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-17 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS5 6NA |
| Budgens | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-16 | Retailers - other | SS6 7QA |
| Cottage Bakery | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2025-08-18 | Manufacturers/packers | SS5 4QS |
| Golden Crust Bakery | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2025-08-01 | Retailers - other | SS5 6ET |
| Royal Oak | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-08 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SS4 2AX |
| Golden Lion | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-06-11 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SS4 1AB |
| Premier Shop | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-05-01 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS5 4QS |
| Local Convenience Store | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-04-01 | Other catering premises | SS6 8RW |
| Skylark | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-03-24 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | SS2 6UN |
| Cope-Prior Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-03-05 | Other catering premises | SS4 |
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Questions about Rochford
How many food businesses in Rochford are rated 5 (very good)?
481 of 667 food businesses in Rochford (72.1%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-13.
Which food businesses in Rochford are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
22 food businesses in Rochford are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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