SA Wholesale food hygiene rating
Importers/Exporters · Basildon
SA Wholesale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the importer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: Units 5-6 Hovefields Court, Hovefields Avenue, Basildon, SS13 1EB
How it compares in Basildon
That puts SA Wholesale 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% | ← SA Wholesale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 SA Wholesale 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 SA Wholesale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltong Direct - Retail Shop Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Cafe on the Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| All Seasons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Cranfield SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bright Beginnings Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about SA Wholesale
What is SA Wholesale's food hygiene rating?
SA Wholesale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 4 July 2024.
Is SA Wholesale 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 importer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SA Wholesale last inspected?
SA Wholesale was last inspected on 4 July 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 SA Wholesale?
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 SA Wholesale compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and SA Wholesale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects SA Wholesale 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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