Pink Garlic food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
Pink Garlic 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: 22 The Broadway, Wickford, SS11 7AA
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Pink Garlic 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% | ← Pink Garlic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pink Garlic 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 Pink Garlic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Jade Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Marco Polo Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Hungry Monkeys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Abi's 2 Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Le Bela Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Just Imagine Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Pink Garlic
What is Pink Garlic's food hygiene rating?
Pink Garlic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Pink Garlic 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 Pink Garlic last inspected?
Pink Garlic was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Pink Garlic?
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 Pink Garlic compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Pink Garlic is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Pink Garlic 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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