Griffin Dairies Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Braintree
Griffin Dairies Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: Unit 2, Goldcrest Industrial Estate, Driberg Way, CM7 1NB
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Griffin Dairies Ltd among the 978 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 | 978 | 85% | ← Griffin Dairies Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 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 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 Griffin Dairies 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 Griffin Dairies Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Gelato E Ciambella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Haribo Outlet Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Challis Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Cappadocia Moments Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Hasturk Bar Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cadburys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Griffin Dairies Ltd
What is Griffin Dairies Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Griffin Dairies Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Griffin Dairies 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Griffin Dairies Ltd last inspected?
Griffin Dairies Ltd was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Griffin Dairies 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 Griffin Dairies Ltd compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Griffin Dairies Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Griffin Dairies 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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