Essex BBQ food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Essex BBQ 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 24 October 2024, 20 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: 69 The Gore, Basildon, SS14 2DD
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Essex BBQ 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% | ← Essex BBQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Essex BBQ 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 Essex BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Limited Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Barnett Bears Nursery Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Cafe Cinco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Canton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Deniz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Essex BBQ
What is Essex BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Essex BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Essex BBQ 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 Essex BBQ last inspected?
Essex BBQ was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Essex BBQ?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Essex BBQ compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Essex BBQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Essex BBQ 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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