Bert’s Pie & Mash food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
Bert’s Pie & Mash 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 25 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: Hut In Car Park, 80 High Street, Wickford, SS12 9AT
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Bert’s Pie & Mash 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% | ← Bert’s Pie & Mash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bert’s Pie & Mash 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 Bert’s Pie & Mash, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cosson's Bakery Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Evangelical Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| J Clark & Sons Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Bert’s Pie & Mash
What is Bert’s Pie & Mash's food hygiene rating?
Bert’s Pie & Mash has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Bert’s Pie & Mash 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 Bert’s Pie & Mash last inspected?
Bert’s Pie & Mash was last inspected on 25 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 Bert’s Pie & Mash?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bert’s Pie & Mash compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Bert’s Pie & Mash is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Bert’s Pie & Mash 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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