The Vitamins Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
The Vitamins Company holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 December 2024, 18 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: 158 High Street, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 1JX
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vitamins Company sits behind roughly 973 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ← The Vitamins Company | |
| 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 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 The Vitamins Company 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 Vitamins Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big News 5 Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cafe Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Caddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about The Vitamins Company
What is The Vitamins Company's food hygiene rating?
The Vitamins Company has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 16 December 2024.
Is The Vitamins Company 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vitamins Company last inspected?
The Vitamins Company was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Vitamins Company?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vitamins Company 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 The Vitamins Company holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Vitamins Company 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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