The Exchange Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southend-On-Sea
The Exchange Pub holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: The Exchange, 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PW
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Exchange Pub 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 Exchange Pub | |
| 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 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 Exchange Pub 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 Exchange Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Centre Place Family Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| ChicKing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Billy Hundreds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
Questions about The Exchange Pub
What is The Exchange Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Exchange Pub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 1 December 2025.
Is The Exchange Pub 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Exchange Pub last inspected?
The Exchange Pub was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Exchange Pub?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Exchange Pub 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 Exchange Pub holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Exchange Pub 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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