Westcliff Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Westcliff Lodge 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
This is a fresh result: Westcliff Lodge was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 118 - 120 Crowstone Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8LQ
How this rating has changed
Westcliff Lodge was re-inspected on 7 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Westcliff Lodge 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% | ← Westcliff Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Westcliff Lodge 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 Westcliff Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Amber Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Canton House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Alston Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cafe O'Portugues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cheris Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Blackstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Westcliff Lodge
What is Westcliff Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Westcliff Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 7 July 2026.
Is Westcliff Lodge 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 Westcliff Lodge last inspected?
Westcliff Lodge was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Westcliff Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Westcliff Lodge 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 Westcliff Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Westcliff Lodge 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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