Great Wakering has 37 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
87% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 73% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 4 inspected premises.
Other catering premises is the most common category, accounting for 23% of food businesses in Great Wakering.
1 establishment has been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–37 of 37 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 1,385 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| Rayleigh | 213 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Rochford | 93 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Hockley and Hawkwell | 70 | 4.6/5 | 83% |
| Hullbridge | 34 | 4.4/5 | 74% |
| Essex | 34 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
There are currently 37 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Great Wakering, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Great Wakering, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 73% of rated businesses in Great Wakering hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Great Wakering are carried out by Rochford. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Great Wakering was last updated on 14 May 2026.