Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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.
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) 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% | ← Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) 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 Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX)
What is Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX)'s food hygiene rating?
Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) last inspected?
Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months 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 Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Whippy Bros (WU68 DGX) 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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