Thorpe Bay Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southend-On-Sea
Thorpe Bay Bowling Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 20 November 2014, more than 11 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: Thorpe Bay Gardens, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1 3HL
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Thorpe Bay Bowling Club 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% | ← Thorpe Bay Bowling Club | |
| 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 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 Thorpe Bay Bowling Club 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 Thorpe Bay Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Cafe Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Broadway Fruits Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Camelia Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Biffins Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| 140 Eastern Esplanade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Billy Hundreds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
Questions about Thorpe Bay Bowling Club
What is Thorpe Bay Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Thorpe Bay Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 20 November 2014.
Is Thorpe Bay Bowling Club 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thorpe Bay Bowling Club last inspected?
Thorpe Bay Bowling Club was last inspected on 20 November 2014, more than 11 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 Thorpe Bay Bowling Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Thorpe Bay Bowling Club 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 Thorpe Bay Bowling Club holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Thorpe Bay Bowling Club 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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