The Crafty Half food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southend-On-Sea
The Crafty Half holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2024, more than 2 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: 1376 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 2UH
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts The Crafty Half 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% | ← The Crafty Half | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Crafty Half 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 The Crafty Half, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Belfairs Academy School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Bite N Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield St Margarets (AVOCET) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Beauleigh Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Boatyard Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cavell Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about The Crafty Half
What is The Crafty Half's food hygiene rating?
The Crafty Half has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 10 June 2024.
Is The Crafty Half 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crafty Half last inspected?
The Crafty Half was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Crafty Half?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crafty Half 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 The Crafty Half is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects The Crafty Half 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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