Bruces food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Bruces 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 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Barstable Post Office, 199 Timberlog Lane, Basildon, SS14 1NZ
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Bruces 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% | ← Bruces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bruces 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 Bruces, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Barstable Social Club Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Childrens Support Services School/college/university | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Crisis House (Sanctuary Plus) Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Basildon Lower Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Community Lunch Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bardfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Bruces
What is Bruces's food hygiene rating?
Bruces has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Bruces 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 Bruces last inspected?
Bruces was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Bruces?
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 Bruces compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Bruces is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Bruces 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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