Old Walnut Tree
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Old Walnut Tree is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 4XA, in the Southend-On-Sea local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 April 2025, 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 0 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, Essex
- Postcode
- SS2 4XA
- Local Authority
- Southend-On-Sea
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 699188
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Old Walnut Tree?
Old Walnut Tree 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Old Walnut Tree last inspected?
Old Walnut Tree was last inspected on 2025-04-23. 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 Old Walnut Tree located?
Old Walnut Tree is located at The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, Essex , SS2 4XA, in the Southend-On-Sea local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SS2 postcode area.