Elena's Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Elena's Bistro 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 13 March 2024, 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: 29 Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Elena's Bistro 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% | ← Elena's Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elena's Bistro 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 Elena's Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Butchers Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Candy Land Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Eking German Doner Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Kaspa's Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Ethica Coffee Company Mobile caterer | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Braintree Food & Wine Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
Questions about Elena's Bistro
What is Elena's Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Elena's Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Elena's Bistro 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 Elena's Bistro last inspected?
Elena's Bistro was last inspected on 13 March 2024, 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 Elena's Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Elena's Bistro compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Elena's Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Elena's Bistro 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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