The Salad Lab food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
The Salad Lab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 54 - 56 Elm Road, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 1SN
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Salad Lab 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 Salad Lab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Salad Lab 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 Salad Lab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Barlow And Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Boatyard Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Salad Lab
What is The Salad Lab's food hygiene rating?
The Salad Lab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 5 December 2024.
Is The Salad Lab 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salad Lab last inspected?
The Salad Lab was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 The Salad Lab?
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 The Salad Lab 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 Salad Lab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Salad Lab 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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