The Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochford
The Royal British Legion holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 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.
Address: White Hart Lane, Hawkwell, Hockley, SS5 4DQ
How it compares in Rochford
In Rochford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal British Legion sits behind roughly 556 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 491 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ← The Royal British Legion | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Royal British Legion 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 The Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collect Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Clever Cloggs Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Grillzos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Chandos Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2016 |
| Chinese 2 Night Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| CJ's Bowling Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Royal British Legion
What is The Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
The Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rochford Council on 27 February 2025.
Is The Royal British Legion safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Royal British Legion last inspected?
The Royal British Legion was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal British Legion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal British Legion compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal British Legion holds a 3. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects The Royal British Legion 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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