Mem Has Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Mem Has Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 13A Market Place, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HG
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Mem Has Cafe among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ← Mem Has Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Mem Has Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mem Has Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree And Bocking Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Ethica Coffee Company Mobile caterer | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Braintree Food & Wine Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Cross Road Care Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Albeenuta Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Braintree Butchers Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Braintree Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Mem Has Cafe
What is Mem Has Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mem Has Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Mem Has Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mem Has Cafe last inspected?
Mem Has Cafe was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mem Has Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mem Has Cafe compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Mem Has Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Mem Has Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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