Priest House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Brentwood
Priest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 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: Church Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, CM15 0NJ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Priest House 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% | ← Priest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Priest House 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 Priest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus Support Services Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Doddinghurst Community Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2018 |
| Doddinghurst Infant School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Chuckles Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Doddinghurst Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| A.S.K Wines Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2020 |
| Kervan Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Fleur Essence Flowers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2021 |
Questions about Priest House
What is Priest House's food hygiene rating?
Priest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Priest House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Priest House last inspected?
Priest House was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 Priest House?
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 Priest House compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Priest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Priest House 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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Priest House is one of 16 rated food businesses in Doddinghurst. See every hygiene rating in Doddinghurst →
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