XO Dough LTD food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brentwood
XO Dough LTD holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 November 2021, more than 4 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: 9 Hallsford Bridge Industrial Estate, Ongar Road, Stondon Massey, CM5 9RB
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts XO Dough LTD among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← XO Dough LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 XO Dough 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 XO Dough LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai And Tais Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| ABC Nursery & Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Stag Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
| Ethos Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Bels & Kates Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Pizza Club London Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about XO Dough LTD
What is XO Dough LTD's food hygiene rating?
XO Dough LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 9 November 2021.
Is XO Dough LTD 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was XO Dough LTD last inspected?
XO Dough LTD was last inspected on 9 November 2021, more than 4 years 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 XO Dough LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 XO Dough LTD compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 663 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and XO Dough LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects XO Dough 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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