Stephens Bouquet food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Stephens Bouquet holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 61 High Street, Wickford, SS12 9AQ
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Stephens Bouquet 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% | ← Stephens Bouquet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stephens Bouquet 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 Stephens Bouquet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosson's Bakery Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bert’s Pie & Mash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| J Clark & Sons Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Stephens Bouquet
What is Stephens Bouquet's food hygiene rating?
Stephens Bouquet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Stephens Bouquet 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stephens Bouquet last inspected?
Stephens Bouquet was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Stephens Bouquet?
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 Stephens Bouquet compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Stephens Bouquet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Stephens Bouquet 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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