Home Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Home Bargains 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 11 September 2021, more than 4 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: Unit 8 Westgate Park, Fodderwick, Basildon, SS14 1WP
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Home Bargains 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% | ← Home Bargains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Home Bargains 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 Home Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| B&M Retail ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Caffe Royale London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Cafe Cinco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Currymaster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Home Bargains
What is Home Bargains's food hygiene rating?
Home Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 11 September 2021.
Is Home Bargains 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 Home Bargains last inspected?
Home Bargains was last inspected on 11 September 2021, more than 4 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 Home Bargains?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Home Bargains compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Home Bargains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Home Bargains 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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