Brook Meadows food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Brook Meadows 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 September 2025, 9 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: Priory House, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0SR
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Brook Meadows 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% | ← Brook Meadows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brook Meadows 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 Brook Meadows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Braemar Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Best Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Beaumont Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Anke's Tea And Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Cake Box Southend Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Be My Guest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
Questions about Brook Meadows
What is Brook Meadows's food hygiene rating?
Brook Meadows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Brook Meadows 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 Brook Meadows last inspected?
Brook Meadows was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Brook Meadows?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brook Meadows 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 Brook Meadows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Brook Meadows 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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