Helping Hands Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Helping Hands Food Bank 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 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lee Chapel North Community Hall, Ballards Walk, Basildon, SS15 5HL
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Helping Hands Food Bank 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% | ← Helping Hands Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Helping Hands Food Bank 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 Helping Hands Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Ballards Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Castle Mayne Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Doorsteps Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2024 |
| Barnett Bears Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about Helping Hands Food Bank
What is Helping Hands Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Helping Hands Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Helping Hands Food Bank 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 Helping Hands Food Bank last inspected?
Helping Hands Food Bank was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months 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 Helping Hands Food Bank?
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 Helping Hands Food Bank compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Helping Hands Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Helping Hands Food Bank 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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