Olympus Keymed food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southend-On-Sea
Olympus Keymed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 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: 7 - 9 The Cordwainers, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5RU
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Olympus Keymed 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% | ← Olympus Keymed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Olympus Keymed 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 Olympus Keymed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Braemar Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bardown Barbeque Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Brook Meadows Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Anne Boleyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Olympus Keymed
What is Olympus Keymed's food hygiene rating?
Olympus Keymed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Olympus Keymed 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Olympus Keymed last inspected?
Olympus Keymed was last inspected on 22 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 Olympus Keymed?
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 Olympus Keymed 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 Olympus Keymed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Olympus Keymed 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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