Food hygiene ratings in Southend-On-Sea
Our data holds 1,480 food businesses in Southend-On-Sea, rated between 2014-03-11 and 2026-08-19. 65.5% (969) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 48 (3.2%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Southend-On-Sea 240th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Southend-On-Sea
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 969 | 65.5% |
| 4 (good) | 246 | 16.6% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 119 | 8% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 33 | 2.2% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 14 | 0.9% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 12 | 0.8% |
| Exempt | 86 | 5.8% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 493 | 67.5% |
| Retailers - other | 285 | 44.2% |
| Caring Premises | 149 | 78.5% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 | 62.3% |
| Other catering premises | 119 | 65.5% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 | 67.6% |
| Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 54 | 77.8% |
| School/college/university | 53 | 94.3% |
Food businesses rated per month in Southend-On-Sea
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Southend-On-Sea
The 20 most recent of 48. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lothian Meats | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-08 | Retailers - other | SS0 7AB |
| Royal Wok | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS0 7HU |
| The Lighthouse | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-18 | Caring Premises | SS3 9BA |
| Agir | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-15 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SS1 1JE |
| Lidl | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-12 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | SS9 5JG |
| Bogaz Kitchen | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-04-20 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SS9 5PT |
| Sokuri | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-31 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS1 1LQ |
| Corner Club | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS9 1AH |
| Beach Road Bakery | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-12 | Retailers - other | SS1 2TR |
| Seaview | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-11 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS2 5PB |
| Chicken Express | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-09 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SS1 2PP |
| Habeeb Essentials | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-04 | Retailers - other | SS2 6HH |
| Riccis Taverna Restaurant | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-29 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS1 1BU |
| Meat Box & Taco Town | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SS3 9AJ |
| The Sultan Lounge | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS1 2PS |
| Icy Haar Asia Layne Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-09 | Retailers - other | SS1 2BD |
| Sabri Foods Limited | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-08 | Retailers - other | SS0 7HT |
| Twelve Brunch & Cocktails | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-05 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS1 1BX |
| Sunflower Bistro | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-30 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SS1 1NL |
| McCoys Fish And Chips | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-26 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SS3 8UE |
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Questions about Southend-On-Sea
How many food businesses in Southend-On-Sea are rated 5 (very good)?
969 of 1,480 food businesses in Southend-On-Sea (65.5%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-19.
Which food businesses in Southend-On-Sea are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
48 food businesses in Southend-On-Sea 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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