Brentwood Theatre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
Brentwood Theatre 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 23 June 2022, 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: Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AG
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Brentwood Theatre 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% | ← Brentwood Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Brentwood Theatre 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 Brentwood Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Caffe Piccolo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Havens Hospices Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Dairyman Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Brentwood Theatre
What is Brentwood Theatre's food hygiene rating?
Brentwood Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 23 June 2022.
Is Brentwood Theatre 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 Brentwood Theatre last inspected?
Brentwood Theatre was last inspected on 23 June 2022, 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 Brentwood Theatre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brentwood Theatre compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Brentwood Theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Brentwood Theatre 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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