AF&O Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
AF&O Limited 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: AF&O Limited was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: AF And O Foods, 210 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PJ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so AF&O Limited sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 18% | ← AF&O Limited | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 AF&O Limited 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 AF&O Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Court Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Avenue Playgroup Caring Premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Blakeney House Caring Premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aarandale Lodge Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| BKS Retail Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Cafe 316 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Be My Guest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Canford Healthcare - Cedars Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about AF&O Limited
What is AF&O Limited's food hygiene rating?
AF&O Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 26 May 2026.
Is AF&O Limited 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 AF&O Limited last inspected?
AF&O Limited was last inspected on 26 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 AF&O Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AF&O Limited 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 AF&O Limited holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects AF&O Limited 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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