Home Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rochford
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 29 March 2019, more than 7 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 5, Airport Retail Park, Rochford, SS2 6FW
How it compares in Rochford
That puts Home Bargains among the 491 places in Rochford 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 | 491 | 83% | ← Home Bargains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 Very 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Bake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Anne Boleyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bardown Barbeque Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Broadoaks Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Buddha's Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Braemar Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
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 Rochford Council on 29 March 2019.
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 29 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford 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 "very 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 Home Bargains compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, and Home Bargains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford 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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