Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Waterfront Cafe food hygiene rating
The Waterfront Cafe
Waterfront Cafe
Pier Arches 18 To 20
Pier Approach
Western Esplanade
SS1 2EH Inspected 15 April 2026
Pier Arches 18 To 20
Pier Approach
Western Esplanade
SS1 2EH Inspected 15 April 2026
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 Waterfront Cafe in Southend-On-Sea currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 15 April 2026. The Waterfront Cafe is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Waterfront Cafe, Pier Arches 18 To 20, Pier Approach, Western Esplanade, SS1 2EH.
- Business name
- The Waterfront Cafe
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Southend-On-Sea
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 15 April 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1284884
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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
15 April 2026
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 Waterfront Cafe.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 April 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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