Food Leigh On Sea food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Food Leigh On Sea 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 14 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: 92 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 1BU
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Food Leigh On Sea 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% | ← Food Leigh On Sea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Food Leigh On Sea 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 Food Leigh On Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Grange Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Adalah Residential Home Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Bake Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Food Leigh On Sea
What is Food Leigh On Sea's food hygiene rating?
Food Leigh On Sea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Food Leigh On Sea 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 Food Leigh On Sea last inspected?
Food Leigh On Sea was last inspected on 14 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 Food Leigh On Sea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Food Leigh On Sea 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 Food Leigh On Sea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Food Leigh On Sea 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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