Smokies Grill Basildon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Smokies Grill Basildon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 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: 34 East Walk, Basildon, SS14 1HH
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Smokies Grill Basildon 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% | ← Smokies Grill Basildon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smokies Grill Basildon 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 Smokies Grill Basildon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Cinco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Caffe Royale London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Canton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Deniz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Smokies Grill Basildon
What is Smokies Grill Basildon's food hygiene rating?
Smokies Grill Basildon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Smokies Grill Basildon 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smokies Grill Basildon last inspected?
Smokies Grill Basildon was last inspected on 1 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 Smokies Grill Basildon?
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 Smokies Grill Basildon compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Smokies Grill Basildon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Smokies Grill Basildon 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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