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The Sarah Moore Pub food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Southend-On-Sea

The Sarah Moore Pub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 8 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: The Sarah Moore Public House, 57 - 59 Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP

How it compares in Southend-On-Sea

That puts The Sarah Moore Pub 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.

Every rated food business in Southend-On-Sea
5 out of 5 973 70% ← The Sarah Moore Pub
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

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 Sarah Moore 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 Sarah Moore Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 61 yards away 5 - Very good 26 June 2024
Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub 214 yards away 5 - Very good 9 November 2024
Barlow And Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 238 yards away 5 - Very good 23 July 2024
Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 314 yards away 5 - Very good 10 December 2025
Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 418 yards away 5 - Very good 18 November 2024
Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 8 April 2026
AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 13 January 2023
Beauleigh Court Caring Premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 3 June 2025

Questions about The Sarah Moore Pub

What is The Sarah Moore Pub's food hygiene rating?

The Sarah Moore Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 8 February 2024.

Is The Sarah Moore Pub 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was The Sarah Moore Pub last inspected?

The Sarah Moore Pub was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Sarah Moore Pub?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Sarah Moore 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, and The Sarah Moore Pub is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Sarah Moore 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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The Sarah Moore Pub is one of 275 rated food businesses in Leigh-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Leigh-on-Sea

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The official record is held by the council: http://www.southend.gov.uk

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