Pallavas food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Pallavas 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 19 November 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: 61 London Road, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 1PF
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Pallavas 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% | ← Pallavas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pallavas 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 Pallavas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKS Retail Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Café Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Blakeney House Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Caddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about Pallavas
What is Pallavas's food hygiene rating?
Pallavas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Pallavas 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 Pallavas last inspected?
Pallavas was last inspected on 19 November 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 Pallavas?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pallavas 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 Pallavas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Pallavas 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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