Poplar House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Basildon
Poplar House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: Poplar House, Rectory Road, Pitsea, SS13 1AH
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Poplar House 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% | ← Poplar House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Poplar House 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 Poplar House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Cafe Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Broadway Fruits Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Camelia Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| 140 Eastern Esplanade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Biffins Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Billy Hundreds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Bournes Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Poplar House
What is Poplar House's food hygiene rating?
Poplar House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Poplar House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poplar House last inspected?
Poplar House was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Poplar House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poplar House compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Poplar House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Poplar House 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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