Londis Kent Elms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Londis Kent Elms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2025, 17 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: Esso, Kent Elms Service Station, Arterial Road, SS9 4DA
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Londis Kent Elms 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% | ← Londis Kent Elms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Londis Kent Elms 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 Londis Kent Elms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Brooklands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Belfairs Woodland Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Admiral Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Butterfly House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about Londis Kent Elms
What is Londis Kent Elms's food hygiene rating?
Londis Kent Elms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Londis Kent Elms 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis Kent Elms last inspected?
Londis Kent Elms was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Londis Kent Elms?
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 Londis Kent Elms 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 Londis Kent Elms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Londis Kent Elms 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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