Switch food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southend-On-Sea
Switch 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: 21 - 23 Queens Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 1LT
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Switch 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% | ← Switch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Switch 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 Switch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Caddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Blue Heaven Café Other catering premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Switch
What is Switch's food hygiene rating?
Switch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Switch 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 Switch last inspected?
Switch was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months 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 Switch?
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 Switch 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 Switch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Switch 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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