Longcroft food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Basildon
Longcroft holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 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: 34 Swan Lane, Wickford, SS11 7DD
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Longcroft 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% | ← Longcroft | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Longcroft 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 Longcroft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Imagine Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Jade Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Hungry Monkeys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Abi's 2 Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Marco Polo Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Le Bela Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Childrens Support Service School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Longcroft
What is Longcroft's food hygiene rating?
Longcroft has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Longcroft 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Longcroft last inspected?
Longcroft was last inspected on 5 November 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 Longcroft?
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 Longcroft compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Longcroft is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Longcroft 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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