Legends food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Legends holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 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: Unit 8d Festival Leisure Park, Festival Way, Basildon, SS14 3WB
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Legends 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% | ← Legends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Legends 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 Legends, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia/Super Nova t/a delivery only Bird Box, Stacks-Burgers, Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Buzz Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| David Lloyd Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Compass Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 123PL Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Adams Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Legends
What is Legends's food hygiene rating?
Legends has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 14 June 2024.
Is Legends 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Legends last inspected?
Legends was last inspected on 14 June 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 Legends?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Legends compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Legends is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Legends 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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