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Food Hygiene Ratings in Rochford
In Rochford, 82.3% of 586 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.69/5. These figures cover 701 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Rochford has 482 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 586 rated premises (82.3%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Rochford
Plus 86 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 86 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Top-rated places in Rochford
- Sarah B's BakeryOther catering premises · 69 Hatfield Road, Rayleigh, Essex · SS6 9AP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Charcoal And EarthRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 45 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex · SS6 7JE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Kelly's Cake Shed CoOther catering premises · SS65/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Asta BaristaMobile caterer · SS65/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Arias Fine Dining LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex · SS6 7EF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- I Can't Believe It's Gluten FreeOther catering premises · 29 Bosworth Close, Hawkwell, Essex · SS5 4EZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Rochford
- The Best KebabMobile caterer · SS30/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2025
- Golden Crust BakeryRetailers - other · 121 Ferry Road, Hullbridge, Hockley, Essex · SS5 6ET0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 August 2025
- Cottage BakeryManufacturers/packers · 14 Main Road, Hockley, Essex · SS5 4QS0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 August 2025
- Poppy's CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21A Main Road, Hockley, Essex · SS5 4QY1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2025
- Hullbridge Community CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hullbridge Community Centre, Pooles Lane, Hullbridge, Essex · SS5 6PA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 October 2021
- BudgensRetailers - other · 139 - 141 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex · SS6 7QA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 September 2025
- Premier ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 38 - 40 Main Road, Hockley, Essex · SS5 4QS1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2025
- Estelles IcesMobile caterer · SS51/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
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 701 real Food Standards Agency records for Rochford, of which 586 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.