New food hygiene ratings for cafes, restaurants and outlets across Basildon and Southend have been published by the Food Standards Agency. Premises across the city are rated by the Food Standards Agency, based on the findings of local authority inspectors, who work all year round. The hygiene standards found at the time of inspection are then rated on a scale. Five is top of the scale, meaning the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law. Zero is at the bottom of the scale, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. Mental Health Unit Kitchen at Basildon Hospital has been rated four following the inspection on March 6.
The Le Bab trio’s late-night kebab shop will open as indoor dining resumes, offering an eclectic menu that plays around with the post-pub staple.
The 20-cover Old Street restaurant and takeaway is next door to a more traditionally-run kebab house - The Best Kebab - and will be open until 5am.
The menu will include the Pepperoni Pork Shawarma, a fusion of pork shawarma and pepperoni pizza involving soppressata, tomato pork jus, mozzarella fondue, basil and parsley.
A Le Bab Dirty Vegan Kebab will also be available, made with Beyond Meat, house pickled cucumber, sweet chilli relish, crispy fries, vegan mayo, sumac, vegan fondue sauce and cress.