The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Brentwood
The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: Stondon Farm, Ongar Road, Stondon Massey, CM15 0LD
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd 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 The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pizza Club London Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| XO Dough LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2021 |
| The Bricklayers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| ABC Nursery & Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd
What is The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 9 March 2026.
Is The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd last inspected?
The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd?
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 The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd 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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