Southview food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Southview holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: 2 Southview Drive, Westcliff-on-sea, Essex, SS0 9PW
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Southview 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% | ← Southview | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Southview 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 Southview, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Court Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| ABI News Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Anke's Tea And Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Bali-Hai Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Care In Style Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Southview
What is Southview's food hygiene rating?
Southview has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Southview 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southview last inspected?
Southview was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Southview?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southview 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 Southview is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Southview 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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