Star Wines and Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Star Wines and Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2020, more than 6 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: 406 Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2HB
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Star Wines and Foods 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% | ← Star Wines and Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Star Wines and Foods 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 Star Wines and Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Turkish Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Community Lunch Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| De La Salle School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Brook Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Capital Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Diamond House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Culpepper Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Star Wines and Foods
What is Star Wines and Foods's food hygiene rating?
Star Wines and Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 19 June 2020.
Is Star Wines and Foods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Star Wines and Foods last inspected?
Star Wines and Foods was last inspected on 19 June 2020, more than 6 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 Star Wines and Foods?
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 Star Wines and Foods compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Star Wines and Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Star Wines and Foods 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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