Turnpike Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Turnpike Off Licence 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
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1206 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2UA
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Turnpike Off Licence 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% | ← Turnpike Off Licence | |
| 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 Turnpike Off Licence 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 Turnpike Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Belfairs Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Beauleigh Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Barlow And Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
Questions about Turnpike Off Licence
What is Turnpike Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Turnpike Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Turnpike Off Licence 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 Turnpike Off Licence last inspected?
Turnpike Off Licence was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 Turnpike Off Licence?
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 Turnpike Off Licence 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 Turnpike Off Licence holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Turnpike Off Licence 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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