Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) 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 17 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: Unit C1, Charter Way, Braintree, CM77 8YJ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) 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% | ← Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) 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 Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Cappadocia Moments Mobile caterer | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Cineworld Multiplex Cinema (incl. Food Counter \& Starbucks) Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2017 |
| Hasturk Bar Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cadburys Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama)
What is Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama)'s food hygiene rating?
Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) 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 Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) last inspected?
Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 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 Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama)?
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 Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Zizzi (also Trading As Coco Di Mama) 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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