M&S Simply Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
M&S Simply Food 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: Basildon University Hospital, Nether Mayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL
How it compares in Basildon
That puts M&S Simply Food 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% | ← M&S Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 M&S Simply Food 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 M&S Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Hospital Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Basildon SF Connect Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Basildon Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Club Kingswood Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Doorsteps Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2024 |
| Castle Mayne Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Currymaster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about M&S Simply Food
What is M&S Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
M&S Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 17 July 2025.
Is M&S Simply Food 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 M&S Simply Food last inspected?
M&S Simply Food was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 M&S Simply Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M&S Simply Food compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and M&S Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects M&S Simply Food 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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