Alston Court food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Alston Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2025, 8 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: Crowstone Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8EH
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Alston Court 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% | ← Alston Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Alston Court 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 Alston Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anke's Tea And Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| ABI News Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Cake Box Southend Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Care In Style Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Bali-Hai Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Alston Court
What is Alston Court's food hygiene rating?
Alston Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Alston Court 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alston Court last inspected?
Alston Court was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Alston Court?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alston Court 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 Alston Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Alston Court 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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