Len Forge Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southend-On-Sea
Len Forge Centre 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 7 October 2024, 21 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: Eastwoodbury Lane, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6UH
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Len Forge Centre 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% | ← Len Forge Centre | |
| 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 Len Forge Centre 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 Len Forge Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Brooklands Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Avondale Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Len Forge Centre
What is Len Forge Centre's food hygiene rating?
Len Forge Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Len Forge Centre 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 Len Forge Centre last inspected?
Len Forge Centre was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 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 Len Forge Centre?
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 Len Forge Centre 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 Len Forge Centre holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Len Forge Centre 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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