Southend High School For Girls food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southend-On-Sea
Southend High School For Girls holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UZ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Southend High School For Girls 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% | ← Southend High School For Girls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Southend High School For Girls 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 Southend High School For Girls, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Clark Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bournes Green Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about Southend High School For Girls
What is Southend High School For Girls's food hygiene rating?
Southend High School For Girls has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Southend High School For Girls 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southend High School For Girls last inspected?
Southend High School For Girls was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Southend High School For Girls?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southend High School For Girls 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 Southend High School For Girls is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Southend High School For Girls 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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