Alyson House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Alyson House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: 11 Cobham Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8EG
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Alyson House 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% | ← Alyson House | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Alyson 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 Alyson House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Amber Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe O'Portugues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Blackstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Akropolis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cheris Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Alyson House
What is Alyson House's food hygiene rating?
Alyson House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Alyson House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alyson House last inspected?
Alyson House was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Alyson House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Alyson 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, while Alyson House holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Alyson 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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