Big News 2 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Big News 2 holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 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: Big News Ltd, 28 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BU
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Big News 2 sits behind roughly 1,216 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ← Big News 2 | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Big News 2 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 Big News 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Big News Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Aloha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| BB's Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Adventure Inside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Candy Cottage & Fudge House Other catering premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Candy Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2022 |
Questions about Big News 2
What is Big News 2's food hygiene rating?
Big News 2 has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Big News 2 safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Big News 2 last inspected?
Big News 2 was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Big News 2?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big News 2 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, while Big News 2 holds a 3. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Big News 2 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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