Basildon kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
Basildon kitchen holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9a Bowlers Croft, Basildon, SS14 3DU
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Basildon kitchen sits behind roughly 1,087 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ← Basildon kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Basildon kitchen 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 kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abi's Catering Supplies Distributors/Transporters | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Basil Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Battleswick Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Capital Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Basildon Sports & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Culpepper Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| ABC Treehouse Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Basildon kitchen
What is Basildon kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Basildon kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Basildon Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Basildon kitchen safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Basildon kitchen last inspected?
Basildon kitchen was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Basildon kitchen compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Basildon kitchen holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Basildon kitchen 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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