Blooms Of Thorpe Bay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Blooms Of Thorpe Bay 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 8 July 2024, more than 2 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: 451 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 3EB
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Blooms Of Thorpe Bay sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 18% | ← Blooms Of Thorpe Bay | |
| 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 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 Blooms Of Thorpe Bay 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 Blooms Of Thorpe Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bournes Green Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Camelia Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Cafe Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Blooms Of Thorpe Bay
What is Blooms Of Thorpe Bay's food hygiene rating?
Blooms Of Thorpe Bay has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Blooms Of Thorpe Bay 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 Blooms Of Thorpe Bay last inspected?
Blooms Of Thorpe Bay was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 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 Blooms Of Thorpe Bay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Blooms Of Thorpe Bay 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 Blooms Of Thorpe Bay holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Blooms Of Thorpe Bay 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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