The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southend-On-Sea
The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen 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
This rating dates from 10 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Old Garrison Public House, Campfield Road, Shoeburyness, SS3 9BX
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen 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 Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen 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 Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinguar Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| EGL Homecare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Charge Products Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Lena's Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Kathryn Court Caring Premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Chinese 2 Night Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen
What is The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 10 December 2024.
Is The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen 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 Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen last inspected?
The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen 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 Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Old Garrison Pub & Kitchen 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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