The Steaming Mug Limited food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Brentwood
The Steaming Mug Limited 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 4 April 2025, 15 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: Sms, Nutty Farm, Childerditch Lane, CM13 3EH
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts The Steaming Mug Limited among the 554 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 84% 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 | 554 | 84% | ← The Steaming Mug Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 The Steaming Mug Limited 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 Steaming Mug Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack On The Track Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2018 |
| George Inns Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2018 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2020 |
| Jacksons Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| West Horndon Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Law Farm Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Voyage 1 Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about The Steaming Mug Limited
What is The Steaming Mug Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Steaming Mug Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 4 April 2025.
Is The Steaming Mug Limited 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 The Steaming Mug Limited last inspected?
The Steaming Mug Limited was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Steaming Mug Limited?
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 The Steaming Mug Limited compare to other places in Brentwood?
84% of the 663 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Steaming Mug Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The Steaming Mug Limited 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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