Runwell fresh veg & fruit food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Runwell fresh veg & fruit holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 7 December 2023, 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.
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Runwell fresh veg & fruit 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% | ← Runwell fresh veg & fruit | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Runwell fresh veg & fruit 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.
Questions about Runwell fresh veg & fruit
What is Runwell fresh veg & fruit's food hygiene rating?
Runwell fresh veg & fruit has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Basildon Council on 7 December 2023.
Is Runwell fresh veg & fruit safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Runwell fresh veg & fruit last inspected?
Runwell fresh veg & fruit was last inspected on 7 December 2023, 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 Runwell fresh veg & fruit?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Runwell fresh veg & fruit compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Runwell fresh veg & fruit holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Runwell fresh veg & fruit 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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