Lobster Smack
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Lobster Smack is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Haven Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0NR, in the Castle Point local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- Haven Road, Canvey Island, Essex
- Postcode
- SS8 0NR
- Local Authority
- Castle Point
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1841927
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Lobster Smack?
Lobster Smack 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Lobster Smack last inspected?
Lobster Smack was last inspected on 2025-07-29. 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 Lobster Smack located?
Lobster Smack is located at Haven Road, Canvey Island, Essex , SS8 0NR, in the Castle Point local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SS8 postcode area.