Poppy's Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
Poppy's Tea Room 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 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Waterside, Butts Green, Valance Road, CB11 4RT
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Poppy's Tea Room among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Poppy's Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Poppy's Tea Room 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 Poppy's Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| The Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Clavering Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Axe And Compasses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Willows School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Clavering Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| M & M Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Clavering And Arkesden Preschool School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Poppy's Tea Room
What is Poppy's Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Poppy's Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Poppy's Tea Room 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 Poppy's Tea Room last inspected?
Poppy's Tea Room was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poppy's Tea Room?
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 Poppy's Tea Room compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Poppy's Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Poppy's Tea Room 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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