Chatten Free School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Chatten Free School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Chatten Free School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Rickstones Road, Rivenhall, Essex, CM8 3HH
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Chatten Free School among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Chatten Free School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Chatten Free School 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 Chatten Free School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services New Rickstones Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Elm Hall County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Honeybear House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Southview College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Southview School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Rivenhall Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Chatten Free School
What is Chatten Free School's food hygiene rating?
Chatten Free School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Chatten Free School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chatten Free School last inspected?
Chatten Free School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chatten Free School?
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 Chatten Free School compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Chatten Free School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Chatten Free School 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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