Morgans Butchery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Morgans Butchery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 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: Baythorne Hall, Baythorne End, Birdbrook, CO9 4AH
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Morgans Butchery among the 978 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 | 978 | 85% | ← Morgans Butchery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 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 Morgans Butchery 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 Morgans Butchery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarka's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| The Pantry Farm Shop Bakery And Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ Stoke College School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Archer Spirit Craft Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| White Horse Inns B \& B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Sturmer Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about Morgans Butchery
What is Morgans Butchery's food hygiene rating?
Morgans Butchery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Morgans Butchery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Morgans Butchery last inspected?
Morgans Butchery was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 Morgans Butchery?
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 Morgans Butchery compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Morgans Butchery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Morgans Butchery 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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