Kingston House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Kingston 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: 43 Woodfield Park Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LN
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Kingston 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% | ← Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Grange Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Adalah Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Admiral Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bali-Hai Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
Questions about Kingston House
What is Kingston House's food hygiene rating?
Kingston House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Kingston 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 Kingston House last inspected?
Kingston House was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Kingston 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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