Food hygiene ratings in Wickford
There are 155 food businesses in Wickford with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Basildon Council. A further 28 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Wickford
81% of rated businesses in Wickford hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 4 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Basildon as a whole, 80% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Wickford is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 103 | 81% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 17 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Wickford
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmos Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 November 2025 |
| Mickys Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
| Bekash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 August 2025 |
| Food O’clock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 January 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Wickford
How many food businesses in Wickford have a hygiene rating?
155 food businesses in Wickford have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Basildon Council. 127 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Wickford?
81% of rated businesses in Wickford hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Wickford?
4 food businesses in Wickford hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Wickford?
Environmental health officers at Basildon Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Basildon
- Billericay 217 places
- Pitsea 89 places
- Laindon 57 places
- Southernhay 19 places
- Vange 18 places
- Essex. 18 places
- Langdon Hills 17 places
Food businesses in Wickford
- Abacus Primary School 5 - Very good
- Abi's 2 Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Ali’s Grill 4 - Good
- All bits printed 5 - Very good
- All Seasons Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Alton Garden Centre 5 - Very good
- Ango's Food 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Anush Convenience Store 4 - Good
- Aspire 4 - Good
- Avicenna Pharmacy Exempt
- Barbell Brew 5 - Very good
- Barkes Craft Bakery 4 - Good
- Barnhall Community Centre Exempt
- Bartlett Park 5 - Very good
- Beauchamps School 5 - Very good
- Beer Belly Store Exempt
- Bekash Restaurant 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bert’s Pie & Mash 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Brew81 Ltd 5 - Very good
- Britannia Fish and Chips 4 - Good
- Bromfords School 5 - Very good
- Card Factory Exempt
- Carers Choices 5 - Very good
- Casimir Awaiting inspection
- Cellars Direct Ltd 5 - Very good
- Chicken Vips 4 - Good
- Chicking Awaiting inspection
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.