Local Convenience Store

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-04-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
20
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Local Convenience Store is a other catering premises located at 86 The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8RW, in the Rochford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 20 — improvement needed), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Rochford oversees 790 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Rochford is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Other catering premises
Address
86 The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex
Postcode
SS6 8RW
Local Authority
Rochford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1369083

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Local Convenience Store?

Local Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Rochford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a other catering premises?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Local Convenience Store last inspected?

Local Convenience Store was last inspected on 2025-04-01. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Local Convenience Store improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Local Convenience Store located?

Local Convenience Store is located at 86 The Chase, Rayleigh, Essex , SS6 8RW, in the Rochford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SS6 postcode area.