Ambleside Social Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southend-On-Sea
Ambleside Social 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
This is a fresh result: Ambleside Social Club was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ambleside Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2UP
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Ambleside Social 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% | ← Ambleside Social 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ambleside Social 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 Ambleside Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Centre Place Family Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| ChicKing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Big George Entertainment Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Billy Hundreds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
Questions about Ambleside Social Club
What is Ambleside Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Ambleside Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Ambleside Social 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 Ambleside Social Club last inspected?
Ambleside Social Club was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 Ambleside Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Ambleside Social 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 Ambleside Social Club holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Ambleside Social 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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