Thundersley and South Benfleet has 230 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 89% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 21 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Thundersley and South Benfleet.
10 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
6 establishments were 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% |
| Canvey Island | 188 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
| Hadleigh | 65 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Essex | 34 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
There are currently 230 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Thundersley and South Benfleet, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Thundersley and South Benfleet, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 89% of rated businesses in Thundersley and South Benfleet hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Thundersley and South Benfleet are carried out by Castle Point. 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 Thundersley and South Benfleet was last updated on 14 May 2026.