Leigh North Street Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southend-On-Sea
Leigh North Street 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 6 May 2025, 14 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: North Street, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 1QE
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Leigh North Street 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% | ← Leigh North Street 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 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 Leigh North Street 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 Leigh North Street Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Barlow And Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Boatyard Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Leigh North Street Primary School
What is Leigh North Street Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Leigh North Street Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Leigh North Street 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 Leigh North Street Primary School last inspected?
Leigh North Street Primary School was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Leigh North Street Primary School?
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 Leigh North Street 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 Leigh North Street Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Leigh North Street 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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