Mr B's Kiosk food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Mr B's Kiosk holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: The Grove Centre, Newland Street, Witham, CM8 2YT
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Mr B's Kiosk sits behind roughly 1,105 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 979 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← Mr B's Kiosk | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mr B's Kiosk 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 Mr B's Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Churchill's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| El Pulpo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Breeze Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Lian Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Peking Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Aramark At Aegon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Mr B's Kiosk
What is Mr B's Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
Mr B's Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Braintree Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Mr B's Kiosk safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mr B's Kiosk last inspected?
Mr B's Kiosk was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Mr B's Kiosk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr B's Kiosk compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Mr B's Kiosk holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Mr B's Kiosk 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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