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Food Hygiene Ratings in Castle Point
In Castle Point, 92.1% of 491 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.88/5. These figures cover 536 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Castle Point has 452 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 491 rated premises (92.1%). 5 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 92.1%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +12.4 pp
- National rank
- 17 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Castle Point
Plus 29 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 29 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Castle Point: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Castle Point?
- The average food hygiene rating in Castle Point is 4.88 out of 5, across 491 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Castle Point compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 92.1% of rated premises in Castle Point hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 12.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Castle Point 17 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Castle Point have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 452 food businesses in Castle Point hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 92.1% of the 491 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Castle Point have a low hygiene rating?
- 5 food businesses in Castle Point are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Castle Point food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Castle Point (536 establishments on record, 491 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Castle Point
- Best OneRetailers - other · Shop, Thorney Bay Caravan Park, Thorney Bay Road, Canvey Island · SS8 0DB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- IcelandRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 2 Rectory Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex · SS7 2NA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- IcelandRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 88 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, Essex · SS8 7AJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- PoundlandRetailers - other · 32-38 Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, Essex · SS8 7AE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- Divine Designs UK LimitedMobile caterer · SS85/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Amala RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 303 High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex · SS7 5HA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Argos (Inside Sainsburys)Retailers - other · 9 Knightswick Centre, Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, Essex · SS8 7AD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Marks & SpencerRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Unit 5, Canvey Island Retail Park, Roscommon Way, Canvey Island · SS8 0EJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Marley'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 675 High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex · SS7 5SF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
- Run Rooster BenfleetRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 198 High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex · SS7 5LD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
- KFCRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 59 High Street, Canvey Island, Essex · SS8 7RD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 March 2026
- Canvey Island FC Burger BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · Canvey Island Football Club, Park Lane, Canvey Island, Essex · SS8 7PX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 March 2026
Places needing improvement in Castle Point
- Premier Convenience StoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 263 High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex · SS7 5HA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 June 2025
- Nisa LocalRetailers - other · 2 Craven Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex · SS8 0DJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 June 2024
- SparRetailers - other · 173-175 Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex · SS8 0JD1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 April 2024
- Kent's Hill LocalRetailers - other · 347 Kents Hill Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex · SS7 5XT2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2024
- Meat And Two VegRetailers - other · 263 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex · SS7 2BN2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 February 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 536 real Food Standards Agency records for Castle Point, of which 491 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.