Hydrate Buddy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Hydrate Buddy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 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: EVRI Fulfilment UK, Unit B Paycocke Road, Basildon, SS14 3HH
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Hydrate Buddy 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% | ← Hydrate Buddy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hydrate Buddy 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 Hydrate Buddy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Sports & Leisure Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Abi's Catering Supplies Distributors/Transporters | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Basil Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Culpepper Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Battleswick Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Capital Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 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 Hydrate Buddy
What is Hydrate Buddy's food hygiene rating?
Hydrate Buddy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Hydrate Buddy 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hydrate Buddy last inspected?
Hydrate Buddy was last inspected on 30 January 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 Hydrate Buddy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hydrate Buddy compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Hydrate Buddy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Hydrate Buddy 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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