The Lighthouse food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
The Lighthouse holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the care premises that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Southend-On-Sea ratings →
Address: Southchurch Avenue, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9BA
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
A 2 is rare: only 34 of 1,383 rated places in Southend-On-Sea score this low, about one in 41. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 976 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ← The Lighthouse | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lighthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbeach Shoeburyness Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Khan Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| EGL Homecare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Friars Centre Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Fire & Flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Creative Catering And Hawkins School Of Cookery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Lighthouse
What is The Lighthouse's food hygiene rating?
The Lighthouse has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Lighthouse safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Lighthouse last inspected?
The Lighthouse was last inspected on 18 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
How does The Lighthouse compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
71% of the 1,383 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, while The Lighthouse holds a 2. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Lighthouse and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
Tell me when this changes
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Southend-On-Sea, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The Lighthouse is one of 91 rated food businesses in Shoeburyness. See every hygiene rating in Shoeburyness →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.southend.gov.uk
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