Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Southend-On-Sea
Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 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: Waitrose Superstore, Fossetts Way, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4DQ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) 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% | ← Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) 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 Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aroma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Aarash News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)
What is Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)'s food hygiene rating?
Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) last inspected?
Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 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 Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) 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 Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Waitrose Superstore (and Petrol Station) 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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