Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: 18 The Royals, High Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DQ
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) sits behind roughly 1,216 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ← Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) 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 Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB's Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Bella John Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Buns Bros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Cafe Luigi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cafe Rebecca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Breakwater Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Caterpod Mobile caterer | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
Questions about Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd)
What is Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd)'s food hygiene rating?
Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) last inspected?
Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) 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 Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) holds a 3. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Grape Tree (JG Foods Ltd) 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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