Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Costcutter holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 20 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: D And C Convenience, 179 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4JH
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter sits behind roughly 1,216 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Avondale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Belfairs Woodland Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Admiral Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Belfairs Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Brooklands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Costcutter safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 20 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 Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter 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 Costcutter holds a 3. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Costcutter 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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