Caffe Piccolo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
Caffe Piccolo 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 April 2026, 2 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: 37 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9AU
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Caffe Piccolo 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% | ← Caffe Piccolo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Caffe Piccolo 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 Caffe Piccolo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Brentwood Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cryo Wellness Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2021 |
| Havens Hospices Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
Questions about Caffe Piccolo
What is Caffe Piccolo's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Piccolo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Caffe Piccolo 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 Caffe Piccolo last inspected?
Caffe Piccolo was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 2 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 Caffe Piccolo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Caffe Piccolo compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Piccolo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Caffe Piccolo 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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