What is the average food hygiene rating in SS1?

The average food hygiene rating in the SS1 postcode area of Southend-On-Sea is 4.46 out of 5, across 384 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in SS1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

267 food businesses in the SS1 postcode area of Southend-On-Sea hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.5% of the 384 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in SS1 have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in the SS1 postcode area of Southend-On-Sea 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 SS1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SS1 postcode area of Southend-On-Sea (415 establishments on record, 384 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.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in SS1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SS1 postcode area of Southend-On-Sea hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.46/5, with 69.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 415 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SS1 (Southend-On-Sea) has 267 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 384 rated premises (69.5%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

Rating distribution in SS1

5★ Very Good

267 (69.5%)

4★ Good

55 (14.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

42 (10.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (3.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (2.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 5 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SS1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SS1?: The average food hygiene rating in the SS1 postcode area of Southend-On-Sea is 4.46 out of 5, across 384 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in SS1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 267 food businesses in the SS1 postcode area of Southend-On-Sea hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.5% of the 384 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in SS1 have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in the SS1 postcode area of Southend-On-Sea 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 SS1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SS1 postcode area of Southend-On-Sea (415 establishments on record, 384 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 SS1

La Petite PetanqueRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Alexandra Bowling Green Cafe, Alexandra Bowling Green, Alexandra Road, Southend-On-Sea · SS1 1EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Yoies Ice Cream ParlourRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 144 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 2YH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
KC's InternationalTakeaway/sandwich shop · KC's, 65 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 2NL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
140 Eastern Esplanade CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 140 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-sea, Essex · SS1 2YH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
MaxwellsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Queens Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 1LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
WagamamaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 - 6 The Broadway, London Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex · SS1 1TJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Wilkies ShellfishRetailers - other · 57 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 2EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
The Three ShellsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Three Shells Beach, Western Esplanade, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 1EE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Lennys Coffee And BooksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Library, The Forum, Elmer Approach, Southend-on-sea · SS1 1NS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Las Vegas GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 46 Marine Parade, Southend-on-sea, Essex · SS1 2EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
San Fairie AnnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 43 Alexandra Street, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 1BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
The Beaches Guest House LtdHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Beaches Hotel, 192 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 3AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026

Places needing improvement in SS1

KeralamRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 Clifftown Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 1AJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 July 2025
Good Healthy CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DW CAFE, Cafe, Leisure Centre, Wakering Road · SS1 3RB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 November 2025
Beach Road BakeryRetailers - other · Beach Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 2TR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026
The Sultan LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 708 - 710 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex · SS1 2PS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 January 2026
Babylon New MarketRetailers - other · 64 London Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex · SS1 1PG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2025
Twelve Brunch & CocktailsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-sea, Essex · SS1 1BX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 December 2025
Icy Haar Asia Layne LtdRetailers - other · 44 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 2BD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
Woodgrange CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 92 Kensington Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex · SS1 2TA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 415 real Food Standards Agency records for the SS1 postcode area, of which 384 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.