VFM Catering Solutions Ltd food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Braintree
VFM Catering Solutions 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 17 March 2025, 15 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: Bradwell Quarry, Church Road, Bradwell, CM77 8EP
How it compares in Braintree
That puts VFM Catering Solutions Ltd among the 979 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 | 979 | 85% | ← VFM Catering Solutions Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to VFM Catering Solutions Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Dementia Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 June 2026 |
| Blackwater Alpacas & Pygmy Goats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bradwell Service Station / Wild Bean Cafe Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Silver Steps Day Care Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2018 |
| Efesus Kitchen Turkish Grill And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Boars Tye Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Silver End Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2017 |
| Coggeshall Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
Questions about VFM Catering Solutions Ltd
What is VFM Catering Solutions Ltd's food hygiene rating?
VFM Catering Solutions Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 17 March 2025.
Is VFM Catering Solutions 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 VFM Catering Solutions Ltd last inspected?
VFM Catering Solutions Ltd was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does VFM Catering Solutions Ltd compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and VFM Catering Solutions Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects VFM Catering Solutions 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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