Havens Hospices food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brentwood
Havens Hospices holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2022, more than 3 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: 29 - 31 High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4RG
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Havens Hospices 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% | ← Havens Hospices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 Havens Hospices 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 Havens Hospices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Dairyman Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Brentwood Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Havens Hospices
What is Havens Hospices's food hygiene rating?
Havens Hospices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 5 December 2022.
Is Havens Hospices 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Havens Hospices last inspected?
Havens Hospices was last inspected on 5 December 2022, more than 3 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 Havens Hospices?
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 Havens Hospices compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 663 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Havens Hospices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Havens Hospices 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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