What is the average food hygiene rating in Basildon?

The average food hygiene rating in Basildon is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,163 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Basildon compare with the national average for food hygiene?

80.1% of rated premises in Basildon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Basildon 178 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Basildon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

932 food businesses in Basildon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.1% of the 1,163 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Basildon have a low hygiene rating?

37 food businesses in Basildon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Basildon food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Basildon (1,383 establishments on record, 1,163 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Basildon

In Basildon, 80.1% of 1,163 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.68/5. These figures cover 1,383 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Basildon has 932 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,163 rated premises (80.1%). 37 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

5★ share: 80.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +0.4 pp
National rank: 178 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Basildon

5★ Very Good

932 (80.1%)

4★ Good

152 (13.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

42 (3.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

16 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

18 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.3%)

Plus 102 awaiting inspection and 118 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 102 awaiting inspection and 118 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Basildon: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Basildon?: The average food hygiene rating in Basildon is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,163 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Basildon compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 80.1% of rated premises in Basildon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Basildon 178 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Basildon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 932 food businesses in Basildon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 80.1% of the 1,163 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Basildon have a low hygiene rating?: 37 food businesses in Basildon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Basildon food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Basildon (1,383 establishments on record, 1,163 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Basildon

Flame & FlavourMobile caterer · Car Park - Owl & Pussycat, 164 Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex · SS16 5DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Toby CarveryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Festival Leisure Park, Festival Way, Basildon, Essex · SS14 3WB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Slimming WorldRetailers - other · St Pauls Methodist Church, Ballards Walk, Basildon, Essex · SS15 5HL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Butterflies ClubOther catering premises · Barleylands Farm, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex · CM11 2UD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Full Monty Burger VanMobile caterer · Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex · SS14 3DP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Gourmet KitchenMobile caterer · SS11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
KFCRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kentucky Fried Chicken, High Road, Pitsea, Basildon · SS13 3BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Polka Dot Childcare LtdCaring Premises · Polka Dot Farm, Tye Common Road, Little Burstead, Billericay · CM12 9SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Seymour House Nursery SchoolCaring Premises · Salcott Crescent, Wickford, Essex · SS12 9QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Barbell BrewRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 3 Saffron Works, Russell Gardens, Wickford, Essex · SS11 8BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
3 scoopsMobile caterer · SS15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Cathy CakesOther catering premises · SS14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Basildon

Elzy Ltd / Gods on Country Europe LtdDistributors/Transporters · Unit 3-4 Ilford Trading Estate, Paycocke Road, Basildon, Essex · SS14 3DR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
De-Source Africa Restaurant/ MioladRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 75 Southernhay, Basildon, Essex · SS14 1EU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
Viet KitchensRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Western Road, Billericay, Essex · CM12 9DZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Aylam fish & chipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 Newlands End, Laindon, Basildon · SS15 6DU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
Barleylands Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Barleylands Road, Basildon, Essex · SS15 4BJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
Traditii MuntenestiRetailers - other · 71 Southernhay, Basildon, Essex · SS14 1EU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
Epay newsRetailers - other · 10 South Walk, Basildon, Essex · SS14 1BZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 April 2026
Queens PalaceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 107d Perry Street, Billericay, Essex · CM12 0NH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,383 real Food Standards Agency records for Basildon, of which 1,163 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.