Byfords Food Hall food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Southend-On-Sea
Byfords Food Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: 114 - 118 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood, Essex, SS9 4RY
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Byfords Food Hall 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% | ← Byfords Food Hall | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Byfords Food Hall 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 Byfords Food Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chill - South Essex College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Belfairs Woodland Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Brooklands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Ally's Sweet Cart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2021 |
| Cafe 401 LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Badgers Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Byfords Food Hall
What is Byfords Food Hall's food hygiene rating?
Byfords Food Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Byfords Food Hall 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Byfords Food Hall last inspected?
Byfords Food Hall was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Byfords Food Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Byfords Food Hall 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 Byfords Food Hall holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Byfords Food Hall 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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