Wickford has 121 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 80% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 27% of food businesses in Wickford.
16 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 635 | 4.6/5 | 75% |
| Billericay | 187 | 4.6/5 | 78% |
| Runwell | 50 | 4.6/5 | 80% |
| Basildon, Unparished Area | 22 | 4.9/5 | 95% |
| Great Burstead and South Green | 16 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
There are currently 121 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Wickford, out of 606,168 rated establishments across the UK.
In Wickford, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 80% of rated businesses in Wickford hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Wickford are carried out by Basildon. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Wickford was last updated on 7 April 2026.