WKB Distribution Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Southend-On-Sea
WKB Distribution Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 24 February 2025, 16 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: Units 3 To 5, Leighcliff Buildings, Leigh Cliff Road, SS9 1DJ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so WKB Distribution Ltd 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% | ← WKB Distribution Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 WKB Distribution Ltd 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 WKB Distribution Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Chalkwell Grange Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Adalah Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
Questions about WKB Distribution Ltd
What is WKB Distribution Ltd's food hygiene rating?
WKB Distribution Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 24 February 2025.
Is WKB Distribution Ltd 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was WKB Distribution Ltd last inspected?
WKB Distribution Ltd was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 WKB Distribution Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WKB Distribution Ltd 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 WKB Distribution Ltd holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects WKB Distribution Ltd 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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