Leigh Road Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southend-On-Sea
Leigh Road Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 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: 95 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 1JL
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Leigh Road Cafe among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ← Leigh Road Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 Leigh Road Cafe 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 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Grange Caring Premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Adalah Residential Home Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Chalkwell Hall Infants And Juniors School School/college/university | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bake Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
Questions about Leigh Road Cafe
What is Leigh Road Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Leigh Road Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Leigh Road Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leigh Road Cafe last inspected?
Leigh Road Cafe was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Leigh Road Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leigh Road Cafe 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, and Leigh Road Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Leigh Road Cafe 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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