Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Three Shells food hygiene rating
The Three Shells
Three Shells Beach
Western Esplanade
Westcliff-On-Sea
Essex
SS1 1EE Inspected 11 May 2026
Western Esplanade
Westcliff-On-Sea
Essex
SS1 1EE Inspected 11 May 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 Three Shells in Southend-On-Sea currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 11 May 2026. The Three Shells is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Three Shells Beach, Western Esplanade, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1EE.
- Business name
- The Three Shells
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Southend-On-Sea
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 11 May 2026
- FHRS ID
- 516309
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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
11 May 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
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 Three Shells.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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