Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Basildon
Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the distributor requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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 3-4 Ilford Trading Estate, Paycocke Road, Basildon, SS14 3DR
How it compares in Basildon
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 1,166 rated places in Basildon score this low, about one in 389. 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% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and 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 Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Sports & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Culpepper Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Abi's Catering Supplies Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Basil Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Battleswick Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Capital Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd
What is Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Basildon Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The distributor may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd last inspected?
Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", 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 Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe Ltd 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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A rating of 0 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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