Harvester Darby Digger food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Basildon
Harvester Darby Digger holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 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: Darby Digger, Radwinter Avenue, Wickford, SS12 9PT
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Harvester Darby Digger 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% | ← Harvester Darby Digger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harvester Darby Digger 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 Harvester Darby Digger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield SF Connect Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Evangelical Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Abacus Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bert’s Pie & Mash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cosson's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| All Seasons Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Barbell Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Harvester Darby Digger
What is Harvester Darby Digger's food hygiene rating?
Harvester Darby Digger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Harvester Darby Digger 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harvester Darby Digger last inspected?
Harvester Darby Digger was last inspected on 4 November 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 Harvester Darby Digger?
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 Harvester Darby Digger compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Harvester Darby Digger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Harvester Darby Digger 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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