Clark Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Clark Convenience holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Clark Convenience was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 181 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4LA
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Clark Convenience 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% | ← Clark Convenience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clark Convenience 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 Clark Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aroma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bournes Green Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
Questions about Clark Convenience
What is Clark Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Clark Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Clark Convenience 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clark Convenience last inspected?
Clark Convenience was last inspected on 28 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 Clark Convenience?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clark Convenience 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 Clark Convenience is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Clark Convenience 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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