Here are all the eateries in Southend which have been given the highest food hygiene rating since the start of March.
A total of six independent outlets have been given a five-star rating by Southend Council.
What do the numbers mean?
• Zero – Urgent improvement necessary
• One – Major improvements necessary
• Two – Improvements necessary
• Three – Generally Satisfactory
• Four – Good on assessment
• Five – Seen as very good
The venues in Southend to get the top rating are:
Rossi's Ice Cream Parlour, Western Esplanade
Food hygiene and safety - very good
Structural compliance - good
Confidence in management - good
Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant, Southchurch Road
Food hygiene and safety - good
Structural compliance - good
Confidence in management - good
The Fish Shop, Rayleigh Road
Food hygiene and safety - very good
Structural compliance - very good
Confidence in management - high
Oldhams Fish Restaurant, West Road
Food hygiene and safety - good
Structural compliance - very good
Confidence in management - high
The Polash Restaurant, West Road
Food hygiene and safety - good
Structural compliance - very good
Confidence in management - high
The Boat House, Pier Approach
Food hygiene - very good
Structural compliance - very good
Confidence in management - high
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