Costcutters food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Costcutters holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 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: 149 - 153 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 9UN
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Costcutters among the 972 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 | 972 | 70% | ← Costcutters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 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 Costcutters 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 Costcutters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bali-Hai Rest Home Caring Premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| ABI News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Alston Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Butterfly House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Admiral Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Adalah Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Costcutters
What is Costcutters's food hygiene rating?
Costcutters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 29 May 2024.
Is Costcutters 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutters last inspected?
Costcutters was last inspected on 29 May 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 Costcutters?
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 Costcutters 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 Costcutters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Costcutters 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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