The Knoll food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
The Knoll 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: 115 Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UR
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Knoll 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% | ← The Knoll | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Knoll 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 The Knoll, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bournes Green Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Clark Convenience Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Cafe Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Knoll
What is The Knoll's food hygiene rating?
The Knoll has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 23 April 2026.
Is The Knoll 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 The Knoll last inspected?
The Knoll was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 The Knoll?
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 The Knoll 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 The Knoll is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Knoll 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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