Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 18 May 2018, more than 8 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: Leigh Road Baptist Church, Marguerite Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1NN
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School 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% | ← Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School | |
| 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 Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School 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 Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Grange Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Adalah Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School
What is Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 18 May 2018.
Is Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School last inspected?
Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School was last inspected on 18 May 2018, more than 8 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 Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School?
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 Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School 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 Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School 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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