Belfairs Woodland Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Belfairs Woodland Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Belfairs Woodland Centre was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Southend-On-Sea ratings →
Address: Belfairs Park, Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4LR
How this rating has changed
Belfairs Woodland Centre was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Belfairs Woodland Centre among the 976 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 71% 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 | 976 | 71% | ← Belfairs Woodland Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Very 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 Belfairs Woodland 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 Belfairs Woodland Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Belfairs Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Byfords Food Hall Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Chill - South Essex College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Avondale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Bite N Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Belfairs Woodland Centre
What is Belfairs Woodland Centre's food hygiene rating?
Belfairs Woodland Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Belfairs Woodland Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belfairs Woodland Centre last inspected?
Belfairs Woodland Centre was last inspected on 30 July 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 Belfairs Woodland Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belfairs Woodland Centre compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
71% of the 1,383 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Belfairs Woodland Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Belfairs Woodland 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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