George's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
George's Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 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: 18 Station Lane, Pitsea, SS13 3BG
How it compares in Basildon
That puts George's Cafe 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% | ← George's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 George's Cafe 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 George's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Basildon Upper Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Ashview House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
| Basildon Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Chalvedon Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Chalvedon Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about George's Cafe
What is George's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
George's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 24 October 2024.
Is George's Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was George's Cafe last inspected?
George's Cafe was last inspected on 24 October 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 George's Cafe?
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 George's Cafe compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and George's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects George's Cafe 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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