Rochford has 93 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
91% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 74% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 7 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Rochford.
9 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 1,385 | 4.5/5 | 68% |
| Rayleigh | 213 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Hockley and Hawkwell | 70 | 4.6/5 | 83% |
| Great Wakering | 37 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Hullbridge | 34 | 4.4/5 | 74% |
| Essex | 34 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
There are currently 93 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Rochford, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Rochford, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 74% of rated businesses in Rochford hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Rochford 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 Rochford was last updated on 14 May 2026.