Byfords Food Hall food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Southend-On-Sea
Byfords Food Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Byfords Food Hall was inspected on 1 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Southend-On-Sea ratings →
Address: 114 - 118 Eastwood Old Road, Eastwood, Essex, SS9 4RY
How this rating has changed
Byfords Food Hall has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 1 September 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Byfords Food Hall among the 976 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 71% 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 | 976 | 71% | ← Byfords Food Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 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 |
| Brookside Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Belfairs Woodland Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| Brooklands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 1 September 2026.
Is Byfords Food Hall 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Byfords Food Hall last inspected?
Byfords Food Hall was last inspected on 1 September 2026, within the last month. 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 "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 Byfords Food Hall compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
71% of the 1,383 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Byfords Food Hall is one of them.
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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Byfords Food Hall is one of 62 rated food businesses in Eastwood. See every hygiene rating in Eastwood →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.southend.gov.uk
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