Royal Convenience Store

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-26
Rating changed from 4 since 2024-03-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Royal Convenience Store is a retailers - other located at Royals Newsagents, 302 - 304 Station Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 8DZ, in the Southend-On-Sea local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Southend-On-Sea oversees 1,506 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Southend-On-Sea is 4.5 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 6 March 2024.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Royals Newsagents, 302 - 304 Station Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex
Postcode
SS0 8DZ
Local Authority
Southend-On-Sea
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
542620

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2024-03-06

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Royal Convenience Store?

Royal Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Southend-On-Sea.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Royal Convenience Store last inspected?

Royal Convenience Store was last inspected on 2026-03-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Royal Convenience Store located?

Royal Convenience Store is located at Royals Newsagents, 302 - 304 Station Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex , SS0 8DZ, in the Southend-On-Sea local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SS0 postcode area.