Smart Stop food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Braintree
Smart Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: Wickes, Century Drive, Braintree, CM77 8YL
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Smart Stop 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% | ← Smart Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Smart Stop 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 Smart Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Haribo Outlet Store Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Gelato E Ciambella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cadburys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Hasturk Bar Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cineworld Multiplex Cinema (incl. Food Counter \& Starbucks) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2017 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Smart Stop
What is Smart Stop's food hygiene rating?
Smart Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Smart Stop 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smart Stop last inspected?
Smart Stop was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Smart Stop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smart Stop compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Smart Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Smart Stop 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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