Colne Valley Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Colne Valley Wines 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 23 June 2023, 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: 75 High Street, Earls Colne, Essex, CO6 2QX
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Colne Valley Wines among the 980 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Colne Valley Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 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 Colne Valley Wines 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 Colne Valley Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk Pop Up Other catering premises | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Kofi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 October 2024 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2024 |
| Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Drapers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Fresh And Wild Fish Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Grammar School House Caring Premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Colnes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Colne Valley Wines
What is Colne Valley Wines's food hygiene rating?
Colne Valley Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 23 June 2023.
Is Colne Valley Wines 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 Colne Valley Wines last inspected?
Colne Valley Wines was last inspected on 23 June 2023, more than 3 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 Colne Valley Wines?
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 Colne Valley Wines compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Colne Valley Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Colne Valley Wines 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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