Food O’clock food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
Food O’clock holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 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: 26 The Broadway, Wickford, SS11 7AA
How it compares in Basildon
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 1,166 rated places in Basildon score this low, about one in 69. 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% | ← Food O’clock | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Food O’clock the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Food O’clock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Jade Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Marco Polo Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Hungry Monkeys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Abi's 2 Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Le Bela Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Just Imagine Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Food O’clock
What is Food O’clock's food hygiene rating?
Food O’clock has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Basildon Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Food O’clock safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Food O’clock last inspected?
Food O’clock was last inspected on 23 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 Food O’clock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food O’clock compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Food O’clock holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Food O’clock 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 2 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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Understanding this rating
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