Westborough Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southend-On-Sea
Westborough 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: The Westborough School, Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9BS
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Westborough 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% | ← Westborough 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 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 Westborough 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 Westborough Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Brook Meadows Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Best Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Care In Style Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Anke's Tea And Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Cake Box Southend Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Braemar Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Beaumont Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Westborough Primary School
What is Westborough Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Westborough Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Westborough 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 Westborough Primary School last inspected?
Westborough Primary School was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Westborough Primary School?
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 Westborough 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 Westborough Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Westborough 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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