Braintree Mews Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Braintree Mews Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 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: Church Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5SE
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Braintree Mews Care Home 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% | ← Braintree Mews Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Questions about Braintree Mews Care Home
What is Braintree Mews Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Braintree Mews Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Braintree Mews Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Braintree Mews Care Home last inspected?
Braintree Mews Care Home was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does Braintree Mews Care Home compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Braintree Mews Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Braintree Mews Care Home 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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