Whittingham House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Whittingham House 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: Whittingham Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4RH
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Whittingham House among the 972 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 | 972 | 70% | ← Whittingham House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 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 Whittingham House 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 Whittingham House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bournes Green Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Alleyn Court School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Whittingham House
What is Whittingham House's food hygiene rating?
Whittingham House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Whittingham House 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 Whittingham House last inspected?
Whittingham House was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 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 Whittingham House?
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 Whittingham House 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 Whittingham House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Whittingham House 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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