The Cherry Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Cherry Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: Cressing Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NW
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Cherry Tree 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% | ← The Cherry Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Cherry Tree 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 The Cherry Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Rose Belle Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Mings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Witham Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Southview School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about The Cherry Tree
What is The Cherry Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Cherry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Cherry Tree 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cherry Tree last inspected?
The Cherry Tree was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 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 The Cherry Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Cherry Tree compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherry Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Cherry Tree 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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