Fair Havens Hospice food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Fair Havens Hospice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Fair Havens Hospice was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 226 Priory Crescent, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6PR
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Fair Havens Hospice among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ← Fair Havens Hospice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Fair Havens Hospice none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fair Havens Hospice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Braemar Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Brook Meadows Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Best Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Beaumont Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Fair Havens Hospice
What is Fair Havens Hospice's food hygiene rating?
Fair Havens Hospice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Fair Havens Hospice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fair Havens Hospice last inspected?
Fair Havens Hospice was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fair Havens Hospice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fair Havens Hospice compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Fair Havens Hospice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Fair Havens Hospice 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.
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