Poppy's Cafe

Rated 1/5 — Major improvement necessary

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Last inspected

18 December 2025

Business type

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen

Local authority

Rochford

Scheme

FHRS (England, Wales & NI)

Address

21A Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QY

Inspection score breakdown

Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.

Hygiene

20/25

Structural

10/25

Management

20/30

About this rating

Poppy's Cafe was most recently inspected on 18 December 2025 and received a rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary).

The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 20 out of 25, structural compliance scored 10 out of 25, and food safety management scored 20 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.

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