KC's International food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
KC's International holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: KC's International was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: KC's, 65 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NL
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts KC's International 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% | ← KC's International | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 KC's International 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 KC's International, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big News 5 Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| AM To PM Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ask Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Cafe Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about KC's International
What is KC's International's food hygiene rating?
KC's International has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 29 May 2026.
Is KC's International 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was KC's International last inspected?
KC's International was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 KC's International?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 KC's International 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 KC's International is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects KC's International 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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