The Spread Eagle Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southend-On-Sea
The Spread Eagle Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2024, 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: The Spread Eagle, 263 - 267 Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6NE
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Spread Eagle Public House 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% | ← The Spread Eagle Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Spread Eagle Public 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 The Spread Eagle Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Brook Meadows Caring Premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Beaumont Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Canford Healthcare - Cedars Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Braemar Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Care In Style Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Aroma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about The Spread Eagle Public House
What is The Spread Eagle Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Spread Eagle Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 16 May 2024.
Is The Spread Eagle Public 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spread Eagle Public House last inspected?
The Spread Eagle Public House was last inspected on 16 May 2024, 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 The Spread Eagle Public House?
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 The Spread Eagle Public 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 The Spread Eagle Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Spread Eagle Public 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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