Shafers Cafe & Tarpots Pie + Mash
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Shafers Cafe & Tarpots Pie + Mash is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Unit 22, Shafers Arcade, 677 High Road, South Benfleet, SS7 5SF, in the Castle Point local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Castle Point oversees 525 registered food businesses, of which 92% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Castle Point is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Unit 22, Shafers Arcade, 677 High Road, South Benfleet
- Postcode
- SS7 5SF
- Local Authority
- Castle Point
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1686760
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Shafers Cafe & Tarpots Pie + Mash?
Shafers Cafe & Tarpots Pie + Mash has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Castle Point.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Shafers Cafe & Tarpots Pie + Mash last inspected?
Shafers Cafe & Tarpots Pie + Mash was last inspected on 2025-11-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Shafers Cafe & Tarpots Pie + Mash located?
Shafers Cafe & Tarpots Pie + Mash is located at Unit 22, Shafers Arcade, 677 High Road, South Benfleet , SS7 5SF, in the Castle Point local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SS7 postcode area.