Smash Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
Smash Hut holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 November 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: Image House, 34 Radford Way, Billericay, CM12 0DX
How it compares in Basildon
A 1 is rare: only 18 of 1,166 rated places in Basildon score this low, about one in 65. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Smash Hut | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Smash Hut the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smash Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay Food Bank Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Hamelin Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Angel Products Limited Manufacturers/packers | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cafe in the Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Billericay Methodist Church Other catering premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| D G W Meats Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Billericay Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Billericay Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Smash Hut
What is Smash Hut's food hygiene rating?
Smash Hut has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Basildon Council on 30 November 2024.
Is Smash Hut safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Smash Hut last inspected?
Smash Hut was last inspected on 30 November 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 Smash Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smash Hut compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Smash Hut holds a 1. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Smash Hut 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Basildon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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