Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Mini Mart holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 400 Station Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8ET
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Mini Mart sits behind roughly 973 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ← Mini Mart | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mini Mart 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 Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Canton House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cafe O'Portugues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bake Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Blackstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cheris Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Mini Mart
What is Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 22 November 2023.
Is Mini Mart safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mini Mart last inspected?
Mini Mart was last inspected on 22 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Mini Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mini Mart 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, while Mini Mart holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Mini Mart 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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