Leigh Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Leigh Convenience Store 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
This is a fresh result: Leigh Convenience Store was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1627 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2SQ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Leigh Convenience Store 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% | ← Leigh Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Leigh Convenience Store 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 Leigh Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Belfairs Academy School/college/university | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bite N Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Beauleigh Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Belfairs Woodland Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Chick N To Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Leigh Convenience Store
What is Leigh Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Leigh Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Leigh Convenience Store 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 Leigh Convenience Store last inspected?
Leigh Convenience Store was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Leigh Convenience Store?
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 Leigh Convenience Store 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 Leigh Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Leigh Convenience Store 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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