ABI Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
ABI Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 375 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2PQ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so ABI Foods sits behind roughly 973 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ← ABI Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 ABI Foods 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 ABI Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Big News 5 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Aarash News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Centre Place Family Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about ABI Foods
What is ABI Foods's food hygiene rating?
ABI Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 18 December 2023.
Is ABI Foods safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ABI Foods last inspected?
ABI Foods was last inspected on 18 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 ABI Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ABI Foods 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 ABI Foods holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects ABI Foods 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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