Lighthouse food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Lighthouse 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 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 403 - 405 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 9TW
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Lighthouse 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% | ← Lighthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI News Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Bali-Hai Rest Home Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Alston Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Anke's Tea And Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Astral Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Britannia Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Lighthouse
What is Lighthouse's food hygiene rating?
Lighthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse last inspected?
Lighthouse was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Lighthouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Lighthouse 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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