Buddies Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rochford
Buddies Diner 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 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 124 High Street, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0ET
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Buddies Diner among the 491 places in Rochford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Buddies Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 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 Buddies Diner 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 Buddies Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny Egg's Tea Room & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Great Wakering Pre School School/college/university | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Gt Wakering Primary School School/college/university | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Nixan Wines Importers/Exporters | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2013 |
| Gt. Wakering Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2020 |
| Labels By Leigh Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Marsh Butchers Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Gossip Of Great Wakering Other catering premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Buddies Diner
What is Buddies Diner's food hygiene rating?
Buddies Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochford Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Buddies Diner 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 Buddies Diner last inspected?
Buddies Diner was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Buddies Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Buddies Diner compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Buddies Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Buddies Diner 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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