Basildon Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brentwood
Basildon Service Station 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 13 September 2025, 10 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: Southend Arterial Road, West Horndon, Brentwood, CM13 3ES
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Basildon Service Station among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Basildon Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Basildon Service Station 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 Basildon Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAUAI Clearview Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Little Piggies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Chartwells (Compass Group) At Woodlands Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Basildon Service Station
What is Basildon Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Basildon Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 13 September 2025.
Is Basildon Service Station 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 Basildon Service Station last inspected?
Basildon Service Station was last inspected on 13 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Basildon Service Station?
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 Basildon Service Station compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Basildon Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Basildon Service Station 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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Basildon Service Station is one of 18 rated food businesses in West Horndon. See every hygiene rating in West Horndon →
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