Crowstone House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Crowstone House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: 1 Crowstone Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8HT
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Crowstone 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% | ← Crowstone 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 Crowstone 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 Crowstone House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bake Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Canton House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cafe O'Portugues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Alston Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Blackstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Crowstone House
What is Crowstone House's food hygiene rating?
Crowstone House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Crowstone 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crowstone House last inspected?
Crowstone House was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Crowstone 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 Crowstone 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 Crowstone House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Crowstone 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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