King Edward Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
King Edward Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 15 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: Dawson Court, 1-2 King Edward Road, Laindon, SS15 6GW
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so King Edward Stores 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% | ← King Edward Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 King Edward Stores 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 King Edward Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATF King Edward Teatime Club Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Canton Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Esso - MFG Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Authentique bakery Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| BP Fortune Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| DSV Road Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Caretech Community Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Fords Main Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about King Edward Stores
What is King Edward Stores's food hygiene rating?
King Edward Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basildon Council on 15 January 2025.
Is King Edward Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was King Edward Stores last inspected?
King Edward Stores was last inspected on 15 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 King Edward Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King Edward Stores compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while King Edward Stores holds a 4. 156 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects King Edward Stores 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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