Food Hygiene Ratings for Budgens

117 locations inspected across the UK. Average rating: 4.2/5.

117
Locations
4.2/5
Average Rating
57.3%
Rated 5/5
8.2%
Rated 0 or 1

Rating distribution

Very Good57.3%63
Good20.0%22
Satisfactory12.7%14
Improvement Needed1.8%2
Major Improvement8.2%9
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Budgens has 117 locations across the UK that have been inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. The average food hygiene rating is 4.2 out of 5. This is below the national average of 4.6/5, suggesting room for improvement at some locations.

Of all rated locations, 57.3% have achieved the top rating of 5 (Very Good), while 8.2% are rated 0 or 1, indicating urgent or major improvement is needed.

Ratings vary by location — Islington has the lowest average rating for Budgens while Bromley has the highest. Individual restaurant hygiene depends on local management, so always check the rating of the specific branch you plan to visit.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated locations

NamePost CodeLocal AuthorityRatingDate
BudgensCO10 9JGBabergh1Jun 04, 2025
BudgensB5 6EJBirmingham1Sep 24, 2025
BudgensHU15 2EZEast Riding of Yorkshire1Jul 04, 2025
BudgensWD23 1EEHertsmere1Oct 24, 2024
BudgensN1 8LXIslington1Feb 02, 2026
BudgensSS6 7QARochford1Sep 16, 2025
BudgensE17 4EZWaltham Forest1Aug 20, 2025
BudgensWD18 7QRWatford1Jun 16, 2025
BudgensGU22 9NGWoking1Nov 26, 2025
BudgensCB6 2SXEast Cambridgeshire2Jul 22, 2025
BudgensYO12 4BENorth Yorkshire2Apr 23, 2025

Locations by local authority (top 10)

Local AuthorityLocationsAvg Rating
Lambeth54.2/5
Brighton and Hove44.5/5
Bromley44.8/5
East Riding of Yorkshire43.2/5
Hull City44.5/5
Islington32.3/5
Rochford33.0/5
Woking32.3/5
Bedford24.5/5
Bexley23.5/5

Frequently asked questions

What is Budgens's average food hygiene rating?+

Budgens has an average food hygiene rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 117 inspected locations in the UK. This is below the national average of 4.6/5.

How many Budgens locations have a rating of 5?+

There are currently 63 Budgens locations with the highest rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 57.3% of all rated branches.

Which Budgens has the lowest food hygiene rating?+

The lowest rated Budgens locations are in areas like Islington. There are 9 locations rated 0 or 1, indicating they require urgent or major improvement. Always check the specific rating of the branch you plan to visit.

Data from official government food safety agencies