Kites Children's Services food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Southend-On-Sea
Kites Children's Services 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 20 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 210 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 0AA
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Kites Children's Services 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% | ← Kites Children's Services | |
| 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 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 Kites Children's Services 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 Kites Children's Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Bali-Hai Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| ABI News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Admiral Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Alston Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Anke's Tea And Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Kites Children's Services
What is Kites Children's Services's food hygiene rating?
Kites Children's Services has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 20 December 2024.
Is Kites Children's Services 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 Kites Children's Services last inspected?
Kites Children's Services was last inspected on 20 December 2024, 18 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 Kites Children's Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Kites Children's Services 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 Kites Children's Services holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Kites Children's Services 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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