Garden Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Basildon
Garden Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: 2a Bentalls, Basildon, SS14 3BS
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Garden Cafe 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% | ← Garden Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Garden Cafe 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 Garden Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123PL Distributors/Transporters | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Adams Catering Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| David Lloyd Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Comfortzone Fit Other catering premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Aramark Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bella Italia/Super Nova t/a delivery only Bird Box, Stacks-Burgers, Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Buzz Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Garden Cafe
What is Garden Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Garden Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Garden Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Garden Cafe last inspected?
Garden Cafe was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Garden Cafe?
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 Garden Cafe compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Garden Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Garden Cafe 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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