Park Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southend-On-Sea
Park Tavern 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 13 November 2024, 19 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: The Park Tavern, 124 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PQ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Park Tavern 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% | ← Park Tavern | |
| 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 Park Tavern 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 Park Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeney House Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| BKS Retail Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Barons Court Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Blue Heaven Café Other catering premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Avenue Playgroup Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Caddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Park Tavern
What is Park Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Park Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Park Tavern 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 Park Tavern last inspected?
Park Tavern was last inspected on 13 November 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 Park Tavern?
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 Park Tavern 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 Park Tavern holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Park Tavern 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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