Stambourne Congregational Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Braintree
Stambourne Congregational Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 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: Congregational Church, Chapel End Way, Stambourne, CO9 4NX
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Stambourne Congregational Church 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% | ← Stambourne Congregational Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stambourne Congregational Church 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 Stambourne Congregational Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inns B \& B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Toppesfield Community Village Shop Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Steeple Bumpstead Primary School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 December 2024 |
| Little Chestnuts Pre School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2019 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2026 |
| Toppesfield Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Fox In A Box Mobile caterer | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Stambourne Congregational Church
What is Stambourne Congregational Church's food hygiene rating?
Stambourne Congregational Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Stambourne Congregational Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stambourne Congregational Church last inspected?
Stambourne Congregational Church was last inspected on 11 February 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 Stambourne Congregational Church?
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 Stambourne Congregational Church compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Stambourne Congregational Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Stambourne Congregational Church 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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