Crafty Katie food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basildon
Crafty Katie holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 January 2025, 18 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: Abacus Primary School, Tresco Way, Wickford, SS12 9GJ
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Crafty Katie 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% | ← Crafty Katie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crafty Katie 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 Crafty Katie
What is Crafty Katie's food hygiene rating?
Crafty Katie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 3 January 2025.
Is Crafty Katie 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crafty Katie last inspected?
Crafty Katie was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 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 Crafty Katie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Crafty Katie compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Crafty Katie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Crafty Katie 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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