Essex Coffee Co. food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
Essex Coffee Co. holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: Kiosk 10 Market Site, St Martins Square, Basildon
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Essex Coffee Co. 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% | ← Essex Coffee Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Coffee Co. 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 Coffee Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Cafe Cinco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Caffe Royale London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Essex Coffee Co.
What is Essex Coffee Co.'s food hygiene rating?
Essex Coffee Co. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Essex Coffee Co. 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essex Coffee Co. last inspected?
Essex Coffee Co. was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Essex Coffee Co.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Coffee Co. compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Coffee Co. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Essex Coffee Co. 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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