St Clements Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southend-On-Sea
St Clements Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 August 2024, 22 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: Church Hill, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2DE
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts St Clements Church among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ← St Clements Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 St Clements Church 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 St Clements Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow And Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Boatyard Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about St Clements Church
What is St Clements Church's food hygiene rating?
St Clements Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 23 August 2024.
Is St Clements Church safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Clements Church last inspected?
St Clements Church was last inspected on 23 August 2024, 22 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 St Clements Church?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Clements Church 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, and St Clements Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects St Clements Church 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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