Cafe Cosmos food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Cafe Cosmos holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Cafe Cosmos was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Kiosk, Southernhay, Basildon, SS14 1BZ
How this rating has changed
Cafe Cosmos has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 4 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 3 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Basildon
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 1,166 rated places in Basildon score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ← Cafe Cosmos | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cafe Cosmos the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cafe Cosmos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Caffe Royale London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cafe Cinco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Cosmos
What is Cafe Cosmos's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Cosmos has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Basildon Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Cafe Cosmos safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Cafe Cosmos last inspected?
Cafe Cosmos was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Cafe Cosmos?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Cosmos compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Cosmos holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Cafe Cosmos 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Basildon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Cafe Cosmos is one of 19 rated food businesses in Southernhay. See every hygiene rating in Southernhay →
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