Langdon Nature Discovery Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Langdon Nature Discovery Centre 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 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Langdon Visitor Centre, Third Avenue, Langdon Hills, SS16 6EJ
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Langdon Nature Discovery Centre 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% | ← Langdon Nature Discovery Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Langdon Nature Discovery Centre 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 Langdon Nature Discovery Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunton Park Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Great Berry Residents Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2022 |
| Mediclean Ltd @ Forest Glade Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Butterflies Club CIC Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Langdon Nature Discovery Centre
What is Langdon Nature Discovery Centre's food hygiene rating?
Langdon Nature Discovery Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Langdon Nature Discovery Centre 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 Langdon Nature Discovery Centre last inspected?
Langdon Nature Discovery Centre was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Langdon Nature Discovery Centre?
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 Langdon Nature Discovery Centre compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Langdon Nature Discovery Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Langdon Nature Discovery Centre 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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