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Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen

Amala Restaurant

Improvement necessary. Last inspection 3 March 2026.

FHRS

Quick facts

  • Amala Restaurant scored 2/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 3 March 2026.
  • Verdict: Improvement necessary.
  • Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Castle Point.
  • Inspected by Castle Point Environmental Health.
Address
303 High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5HA

Local authority: Castle Point · council website ↗

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What this means

Improvement necessary at last inspection.

The inspector observed problems that need correcting. Expect a follow-up visit. A 2 often indicates either a structural issue (e.g., pest control) or a management gap (e.g., training).

Classified as a sit-down food business. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Amala Restaurant.

What is Amala Restaurant's FSA hygiene rating?

Amala Restaurant scored 2 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 3 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Amala Restaurant last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Amala Restaurant was on 3 March 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Amala Restaurant required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Amala Restaurant?

Amala Restaurant's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Amala Restaurant compare to other venues in Castle Point?

Amala Restaurant's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Castle Point on the dedicated Castle Point aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 3 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.