Cafe Bamboo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Cafe Bamboo holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 30 August 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Braintree score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Braintree ratings →
Address: 22 - 24 High Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AP
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Cafe Bamboo sits behind roughly 986 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 986 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 11% | ← Cafe Bamboo | |
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 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 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 Cafe Bamboo 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 Cafe Bamboo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipstick And Locks Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Halstead Costcutter (Premier) Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Hards Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Imjai Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Munch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Super Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Bamboo
What is Cafe Bamboo's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Bamboo has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 30 August 2024.
Is Cafe Bamboo 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Bamboo last inspected?
Cafe Bamboo was last inspected on 30 August 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 Cafe Bamboo?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Bamboo compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Bamboo holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Cafe Bamboo 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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Cafe Bamboo is one of 126 rated food businesses in Halstead. See every hygiene rating in Halstead →
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