Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southend-On-Sea
Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary 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 31 March 2025, 15 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: Friars Primary School And Nursery, Constable Way, Shoeburyness, SS3 9XX
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary 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% | ← Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary 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 Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary 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 Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Friars Centre Playgroup Caring Premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Fire & Flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Creative Catering And Hawkins School Of Cookery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| EGL Homecare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Khan Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary School
What is Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary 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 Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary School last inspected?
Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary School was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 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 Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary 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 Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary 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 Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Pabulum Limited - Friars Primary 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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