Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Other catering premises
Latest rating available
Bits On The Side food hygiene rating
Bits On The Side
117 - 119 Rectory Grove
Leigh-on-sea
Essex
SS9 2HW Inspected 20 March 2026
Leigh-on-sea
Essex
SS9 2HW Inspected 20 March 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Southend-On-Sea
3
Generally satisfactory
Hygiene standards were generally satisfactory when inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
Bits On The Side in Southend-On-Sea currently has a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally satisfactory). The latest published inspection was carried out on 20 March 2026. Bits On The Side is registered as an Other catering premises and is located at 117 - 119 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 2HW.
- Business name
- Bits On The Side
- Business type
- Other catering premises
- Local authority
- Southend-On-Sea
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 20 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1922293
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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 March 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders 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 Bits On The Side.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 March 2026 | 3 | Generally satisfactory | Current |
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