Basildon Upper Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basildon
Basildon Upper Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Basildon Upper Academy 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% | ← Basildon Upper Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Basildon Upper Academy 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 Basildon Upper Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Churchill's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Basildon Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Chalvedon Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Chalvedon Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Cameron House Residential Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashview House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
Questions about Basildon Upper Academy
What is Basildon Upper Academy's food hygiene rating?
Basildon Upper Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Basildon Upper Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Basildon Upper Academy last inspected?
Basildon Upper Academy was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Basildon Upper Academy?
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 Basildon Upper Academy compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Basildon Upper Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Basildon Upper Academy 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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