St.Nicholas Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Braintree
St.Nicholas Church Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 August 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: St Nicholas Church Hall, Chipping Hill, Witham, CM8 2JS
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so St.Nicholas Church Hall sits behind roughly 980 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ← St.Nicholas Church Hall | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 St.Nicholas Church Hall 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.
Questions about St.Nicholas Church Hall
What is St.Nicholas Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St.Nicholas Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 8 August 2023.
Is St.Nicholas Church Hall safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St.Nicholas Church Hall last inspected?
St.Nicholas Church Hall was last inspected on 8 August 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 St.Nicholas Church Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St.Nicholas Church Hall compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while St.Nicholas Church Hall holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects St.Nicholas Church Hall 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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