Budgens
Urgent improvement necessary. Last inspection 13 March 2026.
Quick facts
- Budgens scored 0/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 13 March 2026.
- Verdict: Urgent improvement necessary.
- Classified as retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets in Harlow.
- Inspected by Harlow Environmental Health.
Local authority: Harlow · council website ↗
Urgent improvement necessary.
The inspector found urgent issues requiring immediate action. In some cases this can trigger closure notices. Verify the current status before visiting.
Classified as a food retailer. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about Budgens.
What is Budgens's FSA hygiene rating?
Budgens scored 0 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 13 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was Budgens last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Budgens was on 13 March 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is Budgens required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at Budgens?
Budgens's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does Budgens compare to other venues in Harlow?
Budgens's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Harlow on the dedicated Harlow aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 13 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.