NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to eight south Essex establishments; the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.
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.
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Here are the establishments in south Essex that have been awarded a new hygiene rating:
Southend:
Hasina Tandoori, at 358 Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on May 15.
The Rosy Lee, at The Rosy Lee Cafe, 1219 London Road, Leigh was given a score of five-out-of-five on May 12.
Cafe Munchies, at 6 Queens Road, Southend was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on May 10.
Cosy Cafe, at Basement and Ground Floor, 22 Clifftown Road, Southend was given a score of given a score of five-out-of-five on May 9.
Basildon:
Howard Seafood, at Madew, 59 Wash Road, Laindon, Basildon was handed a two-out-of-five rating after assessment on April 5.
Wickford Cafe, at 3-5 The Broadway, Wickford, was given a score of one-out-of-five on April 5.
Castle Point:
Benfleet Yacht Club, a pub, bar or nightclub at Canvey Road, Canvey was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on May 5.
Anatolian Restaurant, a restaurant, cafe, or canteen at 311 High Road, South Benfleet, was handed a two-out-of-five rating after assessment on April 5
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