St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) 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 3 July 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: 40 St Clement's Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 3BJ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) 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% | ← St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) 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 St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Avondale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 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 |
| Belfairs Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation)
What is St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation)'s food hygiene rating?
St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 3 July 2024.
Is St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) 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 St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) last inspected?
St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) was last inspected on 3 July 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 St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) 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 St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects St Clements (Mencap Homes Foundation) 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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