Anwars takeway laindon branch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
Anwars takeway laindon branch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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.
Address: Unit 1, Saffron Court, Laindon, SS15 6SS
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Anwars takeway laindon branch sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ← Anwars takeway laindon branch | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Anwars takeway laindon branch 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 Anwars takeway laindon branch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Lopez Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| DSV Road Ltd Importers/Exporters | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Butterflies Club CIC Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Fords Main Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Dunton Park Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Grub2Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| ATF King Edward Teatime Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Anwars takeway laindon branch
What is Anwars takeway laindon branch's food hygiene rating?
Anwars takeway laindon branch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basildon Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Anwars takeway laindon branch safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Anwars takeway laindon branch last inspected?
Anwars takeway laindon branch was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Anwars takeway laindon branch?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anwars takeway laindon branch compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Anwars takeway laindon branch holds a 4. 156 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Anwars takeway laindon branch 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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