Bowers Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Bowers Convenience Store 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 3 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: 86 Pound Lane, Bowers Gifford, SS13 2HW
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Bowers Convenience Store 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% | ← Bowers Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bowers Convenience Store 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 Bowers Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benbow Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cakes Away Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Arundel Food And Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Arundel News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Arundel Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Aspera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| B B Grout Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Bowers Convenience Store
What is Bowers Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Bowers Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 3 November 2024.
Is Bowers Convenience Store 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 Bowers Convenience Store last inspected?
Bowers Convenience Store was last inspected on 3 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 Bowers Convenience Store?
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 Bowers Convenience Store compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Bowers Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Bowers Convenience Store 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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