Autumn Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Autumn Cottage 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 6 June 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: 160 Ness Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9DN
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Autumn Cottage 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% | ← Autumn Cottage | |
| 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 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 Autumn Cottage 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 Autumn Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biffins Caring Premises | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Dragons Den Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Harvester Shore House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Hinguar Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Charge Products Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Chinese 2 Night Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Autumn Cottage
What is Autumn Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Autumn Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Autumn Cottage 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 Autumn Cottage last inspected?
Autumn Cottage was last inspected on 6 June 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 Autumn Cottage?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Autumn Cottage 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 Autumn Cottage holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Autumn Cottage 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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