Food Safety in Hockley
120 establishments rated · 80% with 5 stars
Hockley is a large village and civil parish in the Rochford District of Essex, England. It is located between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea, or, more specifically, between Rayleigh and Rochford. It came to prominence during the coming of the railway in the 1890s. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 9,639. The urban area has grown to be contiguous with the neighbouring village of Hawkwell; the Office for National Statistics now classes them as a single built up area that it calls "Hockley and Hawkwell", which had a population of 15,425 in 2021.
Hockley (SS5) is home to 120 rated food establishments in the Rochford area of Rochford. An impressive 80% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Hockley vs Rochford Average
% of establishments with given rating · Rochford average across 422 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Hockley
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jelly Beans Nursery Caring Premises · SS5 4QH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Sept 2018 |
| 2 | Clever Cloggs Pre-School Caring Premises · SS5 4EH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Mar 2019 |
| 3 | CJ's Bowling Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SS5 4AD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Belchamps Camp Other catering premises · SS5 4JD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Classic Catering Other catering premises · SS5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Mar 2017 |
| 6 | Cassiopeia Cakery Other catering premises · SS5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 7 | Celebration Creations Other catering premises · SS5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Cake Addict Other catering premises · SS5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24 Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Chandos Service Station Retailers - other · SS5 5HA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Mar 2016 |
| 10 | Mad About Cupcakes Other catering premises · SS5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Mar 2019 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Hockley
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Golden Crust Bakery SS5 6ET · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - other | 1 Aug 2025 |
Cottage Bakery SS5 4QS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Manufacturers/packers | 18 Aug 2025 |
Poppy's Cafe SS5 4QY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 Dec 2025 |
Hullbridge Community Cafe SS5 6PA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 Oct 2021 |
Shuhag Restaurant SS5 4PZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 Feb 2026 |
Estelles Ices SS5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Mobile caterer | 4 Jun 2025 |
Premier Shop SS5 4QS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 May 2025 |
Simla Tandori SS5 6NA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 Sept 2025 |
The Co-op SS5 4EG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 13 Jan 2026 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO