Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Crows Farm, North Road, Belchamp Walter, CO10 7AP
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd sits behind roughly 979 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 979 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 11% | ← Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd | |
| 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 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 Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd 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 Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splinters Outside Caterers Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2016 |
| Smeetham Hall Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2015 |
| The Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| St Andrews Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| TTT Motorcycle Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| AFC Sudbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd
What is Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 7 February 2020.
Is Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd last inspected?
Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd was last inspected on 7 February 2020, more than 6 years 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 Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Banhoek Chilli Oil Company (UK) Ltd 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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