Southchurch Convenience Premier food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Southchurch Convenience Premier 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
This is a fresh result: Southchurch Convenience Premier was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 829 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2PP
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Southchurch Convenience Premier 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% | ← Southchurch Convenience Premier | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Southchurch Convenience Premier 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 Southchurch Convenience Premier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cafe 709 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Byers Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Centre Place Family Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Abbottswood Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Boulevard Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Billy Hundreds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
Questions about Southchurch Convenience Premier
What is Southchurch Convenience Premier's food hygiene rating?
Southchurch Convenience Premier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Southchurch Convenience Premier 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 Southchurch Convenience Premier last inspected?
Southchurch Convenience Premier was last inspected on 28 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 Southchurch Convenience Premier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southchurch Convenience Premier 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 Southchurch Convenience Premier holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Southchurch Convenience Premier 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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