The Experience Project food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
The Experience Project holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: United Whittingham Methodist Church, Whittingham Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4WA
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Experience Project 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% | ← The Experience Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Experience Project 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 Experience Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bournes Green Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Alleyn Court School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Experience Project
What is The Experience Project's food hygiene rating?
The Experience Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 19 June 2023.
Is The Experience Project 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Experience Project last inspected?
The Experience Project was last inspected on 19 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 The Experience Project?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Experience Project 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 The Experience Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Experience Project 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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