Southend Foodbank food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Southend Foodbank 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 1 November 2024, 20 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: Earls Hall Baptist Church, Hobleythick Lane, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RJ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Southend Foodbank 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% | ← Southend Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Southend Foodbank 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 Southend Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braemar Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Brook Meadows Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Butterfly House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Best Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
Questions about Southend Foodbank
What is Southend Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Southend Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Southend Foodbank 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 Southend Foodbank last inspected?
Southend Foodbank was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 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 Southend Foodbank?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southend Foodbank 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 Southend Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Southend Foodbank 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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