F & S food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
F & S holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 October 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: 81 Southernhay, Basildon, SS14 1EU
How it compares in Basildon
A 1 is rare: only 18 of 1,166 rated places in Basildon score this low, about one in 65. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← F & S | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 F & S the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to F & S, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Deniz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Cafe Cinco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Caffe Royale London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about F & S
What is F & S's food hygiene rating?
F & S has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Basildon Council on 14 October 2025.
Is F & S safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was F & S last inspected?
F & S was last inspected on 14 October 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 F & S?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does F & S compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while F & S holds a 1. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects F & S 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Basildon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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