Essex Music Service food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Basildon
Essex Music Service holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Essex Music Service was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Basildon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Basildon ratings →
Address: The Downtowner Youth Centre, Irvon Hill Road, Wickford, SS12 0AQ
How this rating has changed
Essex Music Service was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Essex Music Service among the 950 places in Basildon holding top marks, 81% 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 | 950 | 81% | ← Essex Music Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 224 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 Essex Music Service 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 Essex Music Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Imagine Day Nursery Caring Premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cosson's Bakery Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| J Clark & Sons Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bert’s Pie & Mash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Essex Music Service
What is Essex Music Service's food hygiene rating?
Essex Music Service has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Essex Music Service 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essex Music Service last inspected?
Essex Music Service was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 Essex Music Service?
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 Essex Music Service compare to other places in Basildon?
81% of the 1,177 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Music Service is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Essex Music Service 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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Understanding this rating
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Essex Music Service is one of 156 rated food businesses in Wickford. See every hygiene rating in Wickford →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.basildon.gov.uk
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