Village Indigo At Willow Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Village Indigo At Willow Inn 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 16 January 2025, 17 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: The Willows Inn, The Street, Cressing, CM77 8DQ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Village Indigo At Willow Inn 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% | ← Village Indigo At Willow Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Village Indigo At Willow Inn 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 Village Indigo At Willow Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes Glorious Cakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2015 |
| Imola Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cressing County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Bizzar Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Village Indigo At Willow Inn
What is Village Indigo At Willow Inn's food hygiene rating?
Village Indigo At Willow Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 16 January 2025.
Is Village Indigo At Willow Inn 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 Village Indigo At Willow Inn last inspected?
Village Indigo At Willow Inn was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Village Indigo At Willow Inn?
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 Village Indigo At Willow Inn compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Village Indigo At Willow Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Village Indigo At Willow Inn 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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