Laindon Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Laindon Cafe 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 30 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Basildon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Basildon ratings →
Address: Unit F, Wrexham Road, Laindon, SS15 6PX
How this rating has changed
Laindon Cafe has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 30 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Laindon Cafe among the 950 places in Basildon holding top marks, 81% 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 | 950 | 81% | ← Laindon Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 224 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 Laindon 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 Laindon Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grubz up Mobile caterer | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Great Berry Residents Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2022 |
| Butterflies Club CIC Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| ATF King Edward Teatime Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| DSV Road Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Chef Lopez Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Grub2Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Laindon Cafe
What is Laindon Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Laindon Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Laindon 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Laindon Cafe last inspected?
Laindon Cafe was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 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 Laindon 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 Laindon Cafe compare to other places in Basildon?
81% of the 1,177 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Laindon Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Laindon 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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