The Bon Bon Jar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
The Bon Bon Jar 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 9 July 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: Studio 19 Barleylands Farm, Barleylands Road, Billericay, CM11 2UQ
How it compares in Basildon
That puts The Bon Bon Jar among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← The Bon Bon Jar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bon Bon Jar 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 Bon Bon Jar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barleylands Farm Day Nursery and Pre-school Caring Premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Best Parties Ever Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Butterflies Club Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Cheesecakeaway Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Barleylands Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Burstead Bears Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Basildon Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bon Bon Jar
What is The Bon Bon Jar's food hygiene rating?
The Bon Bon Jar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 9 July 2024.
Is The Bon Bon Jar 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 Bon Bon Jar last inspected?
The Bon Bon Jar was last inspected on 9 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bon Bon Jar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bon Bon Jar compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and The Bon Bon Jar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects The Bon Bon Jar 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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