Timberlog Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Timberlog Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 20 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: 205 Timberlog Lane, Basildon, SS14 1PB
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Timberlog Off Licence sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ← Timberlog Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Timberlog Off Licence 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 Timberlog Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruces Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Barstable Social Club Other catering premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Childrens Support Services School/college/university | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Crisis House (Sanctuary Plus) Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Basildon Lower Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Community Lunch Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bardfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Timberlog Off Licence
What is Timberlog Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Timberlog Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basildon Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Timberlog Off Licence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Timberlog Off Licence last inspected?
Timberlog Off Licence was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Timberlog Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Timberlog Off Licence compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Timberlog Off Licence holds a 4. 156 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Timberlog Off Licence 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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