Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southend-On-Sea
Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School 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 10 July 2025, 12 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: Chalkwell Hall Infants School, London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3NL
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School 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% | ← Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School 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 Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Grange Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bali-Hai Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| 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 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Admiral Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bake Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| ABI News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School
What is Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School's food hygiene rating?
Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School 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 Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School last inspected?
Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School?
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 Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School 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 Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School 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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