HERE are all the Southend food businesses that have achieved a five-star food hygiene rating in April.

The scheme gives businesses a rating from five to zero, with five being hygiene standards are very good, and zero being urgent improvement is required.

Here are the establishments in Southend that have been awarded a five in the month of April:

  • Tesco Metro - Esso And Tesco Express
  • London Road Service Station BP
  • Cafe Rebecca - Pier Arches 3 And 4
  • Breakwater Cafe - Eastern Esplanade
  • Nisa Local - 219 - 221 Woodgrange Drive
  • Costa Coffee - 183 High Street
  • Cafe 709 - 709 Southchurch Road
  • The Frying Pan - 609 Southchurch Road
  • Pizza Express - 11 London Road
  • Alleyn Court School - Wakering Road
  • Cliffords Coffee Shop - Cliffords Coffee
  • Sky Blues Cafe Ltd - Sky Blues Cafe
  • Utopia Coffee - 2 The Royals
  • Wimpy - 226 Churchill Square (Plaza Centre)
  • Curry Pot - 324 Bridgwater Drive
  • BB's Coffee And Muffins - 14A The Royals
  • Old Walnut Tree - The Old Walnut Tree
  • Lena's Cafe - Pier Arches 13
  • Costa Coffee - 156 The Broadway
  • Muffin Break - 173 - 175 High Street
  • Toasteas - 99 West Road
  • Glasshouse Cafe - Warrior Square Gardens Kiosk
  • Bella John Fish And Chips - Pier Arches 11
  • Chicken Spot - 211 London Road
  • Spar - 60 Bridgwater Drive
  • The Woofer Cafe - 157 Woodgrange Drive
  • Hobby Craft - Unit 1, 85 London Road