The Warwick food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
The Warwick holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 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: 84 Lonsdale Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4LR
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Warwick 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% | ← The Warwick | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Warwick 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 The Warwick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aroma House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aarash News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about The Warwick
What is The Warwick's food hygiene rating?
The Warwick has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 24 May 2024.
Is The Warwick 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Warwick last inspected?
The Warwick was last inspected on 24 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 The Warwick?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Warwick 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 The Warwick holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Warwick 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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