Braintree Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Braintree Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 14 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: 268 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9EJ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Braintree Cafe among the 979 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 | 979 | 85% | ← Braintree Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 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 Very 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 Braintree Cafe 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 Braintree Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cellar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bishop Nick Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2018 |
| (BOMB At) The Rib Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| C J Eley & Co Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2016 |
| Alec Hunter Preschool School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Great Bradfords Infant And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Great Bradfords Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Braintree Cafe
What is Braintree Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Braintree Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Braintree Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Braintree Cafe last inspected?
Braintree Cafe was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 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 Braintree Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Braintree Cafe compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Braintree Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Braintree Cafe 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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