Victory Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rochford
Victory Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2025, 17 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: 485 Ashingdon Road, Ashingdon, Essex, SS4 3EU
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Victory Inn among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Victory Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Victory Inn 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 Victory Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashingdon News & Mace Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2017 |
| Ashingdon Post Office Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Lin Lam Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Munch Kings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Mucky Pups Pre School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Rochford 100 Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2015 |
| Ashingdon Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Hawkwell Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Victory Inn
What is Victory Inn's food hygiene rating?
Victory Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Victory Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Victory Inn last inspected?
Victory Inn was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 Victory Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Victory Inn compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Victory Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Victory Inn 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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