Maplestead Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Maplestead Farm 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 30 November 2023, more than 2 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: Maplestead Hall, Church Road, Little Maplestead, CO9 2SL
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Maplestead Farm 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% | ← Maplestead Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maplestead Farm 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 Maplestead Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Coxs @ Spencers Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Blamsters Link Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| St Andrews Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Park Pre School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cedars Place Care Home Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| St John The Baptist CEVA Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Maplestead Farm
What is Maplestead Farm's food hygiene rating?
Maplestead Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 30 November 2023.
Is Maplestead Farm 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 Maplestead Farm last inspected?
Maplestead Farm was last inspected on 30 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Maplestead Farm?
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 Maplestead Farm compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Maplestead Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Maplestead Farm 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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