Field Lane Foundation food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Field Lane Foundation holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 4 June 2024, 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: 10 Ailsa Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8BL
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Field Lane Foundation 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% | ← Field Lane Foundation | |
| 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 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 Field Lane Foundation 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 Field Lane Foundation, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Canton House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cafe O'Portugues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Amber Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cheris Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Blackstone Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Alston Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Field Lane Foundation
What is Field Lane Foundation's food hygiene rating?
Field Lane Foundation has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 4 June 2024.
Is Field Lane Foundation 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Field Lane Foundation last inspected?
Field Lane Foundation was last inspected on 4 June 2024, 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 Field Lane Foundation?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Field Lane Foundation 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 Field Lane Foundation holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Field Lane Foundation 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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