Woodfield Wine Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Woodfield Wine Stores 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 3 January 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: Woodfield Wines, 88 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1BY
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Woodfield Wine Stores 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% | ← Woodfield Wine Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Woodfield Wine Stores 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 Woodfield Wine Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Grange Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Adalah Residential Home Caring Premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Bake Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Woodfield Wine Stores
What is Woodfield Wine Stores's food hygiene rating?
Woodfield Wine Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 3 January 2024.
Is Woodfield Wine Stores 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 Woodfield Wine Stores last inspected?
Woodfield Wine Stores was last inspected on 3 January 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 Woodfield Wine Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodfield Wine Stores 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 Woodfield Wine Stores holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Woodfield Wine Stores 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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