Om News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Om News 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 21 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Rectory Grove, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2HE
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Om News 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% | ← Om News | |
| 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 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 Om News 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 Om News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow And Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Boatyard Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Beauleigh Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Om News
What is Om News's food hygiene rating?
Om News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 21 June 2024.
Is Om News 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 Om News last inspected?
Om News was last inspected on 21 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Om News?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Om News 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 Om News holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Om News 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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