57 West food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
57 West holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Matthews Christian Spiritualist Church, 16 Clarence Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1AN
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so 57 West sits behind roughly 973 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ← 57 West | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 57 West 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 57 West, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Big News Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Adventure Inside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Candy Cottage & Fudge House Other catering premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Candy Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2022 |
| BB's Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about 57 West
What is 57 West's food hygiene rating?
57 West has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 14 June 2023.
Is 57 West safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was 57 West last inspected?
57 West was last inspected on 14 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 57 West?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 57 West 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, while 57 West holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects 57 West 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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