📍 5 areas · 1,435 establishments
Food Safety in Southend-on-Sea
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 5 April 2026
Southend-on-Sea has 1,435 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 69.9% hold a 5-star rating, roughly average for the UK.
4.5
Average Rating
out of 5
69.9%
5-Star Rated
1,003 places
87.11%
4 or 5 Stars
1.74%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
51,003
70%
4247
17%
3119
8%
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0
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🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 7 establishments across Southend-on-Sea. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Southend-on-Sea
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria SS2 | 4.6 | 72.89% | 225 |
| 2 | Foulness and The Wakerings SS3 | 4.6 | 75.32% | 158 |
| 3 | Victoria SS9 | 4.6 | 74.27% | 342 |
| 4 | Victoria SS0 | 4.4 | 62.65% | 324 |
| 5 | Thorpe SS1 | 4.4 | 68.13% | 386 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria SS0 | 4.4 | 62.65% | 1.54% |
| 2 | Thorpe SS1 | 4.4 | 68.13% | 2.85% |
| 3 | Victoria SS2 | 4.6 | 72.89% | 0.89% |
| 4 | Foulness and The Wakerings SS3 | 4.6 | 75.32% | 1.9% |
| 5 | Victoria SS9 | 4.6 | 74.27% | 1.17% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Southend-on-Sea
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chip Station Ltd SS1 1JE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Southend-On-Sea | 4 Nov 2025 |
The Best Kebab SS3 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Mobile caterer | Rochford | 23 Sept 2025 |
Babylon New Market SS1 1PG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Southend-On-Sea | 25 Jun 2025 |
Chadwick's Farm Shop SS2 4LB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Southend-On-Sea | 9 Dec 2025 |
Corner Club SS9 1AH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Southend-On-Sea | 24 Feb 2026 |
Dillons Convenience SS2 4RD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Southend-On-Sea | 10 Oct 2024 |
Good Healthy Cafe SS1 3RB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Southend-On-Sea | 19 Nov 2025 |
Eastwood Chinese Takeaway SS9 4LT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Southend-On-Sea | 21 May 2025 |
Home Made Bakery SS1 3EX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Southend-On-Sea | 14 Nov 2024 |
Beach Road Bakery SS1 2TR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Southend-On-Sea | 12 Feb 2026 |
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