Squares \& Circles Pizza Co food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Squares \& Circles Pizza Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 2 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Unit F3, Briarsford Industrial Estate, Perry Road, CM8 3UY
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Squares \& Circles Pizza Co 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% | ← Squares \& Circles Pizza Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Squares \& Circles Pizza Co 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 Squares \& Circles Pizza Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue's Kitchen And Catering Limited Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Credence Connections UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Helen Court Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Park View Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Aramark At Aegon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Squares \& Circles Pizza Co
What is Squares \& Circles Pizza Co's food hygiene rating?
Squares \& Circles Pizza Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Squares \& Circles Pizza Co 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Squares \& Circles Pizza Co last inspected?
Squares \& Circles Pizza Co was last inspected on 2 May 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 Squares \& Circles Pizza Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Squares \& Circles Pizza Co compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Squares \& Circles Pizza Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Squares \& Circles Pizza Co 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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