Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Novel Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
The Novel Coffee Shop
Southend Mencap
98 London Road
Southend-On-Sea
Essex
SS1 1PG Inspected 20 October 2025
98 London Road
Southend-On-Sea
Essex
SS1 1PG Inspected 20 October 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Southend-On-Sea
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Novel Coffee Shop in Southend-On-Sea currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 20 October 2025. The Novel Coffee Shop is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Southend Mencap, 98 London Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1PG.
- Business name
- The Novel Coffee Shop
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Southend-On-Sea
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 20 October 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1048415
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
20 October 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Novel Coffee Shop.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 October 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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