Sticky Pickle Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Braintree
Sticky Pickle Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 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.
Address: Unit 5, Blake House Craft Centre, Blake End, CM77 6SH
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Sticky Pickle Company 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% | ← Sticky Pickle Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Sticky Pickle Company 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 Sticky Pickle Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumblebee Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| The Hub At Sparlings Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| The Little Artisan Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Sticky Pickle Company
What is Sticky Pickle Company's food hygiene rating?
Sticky Pickle Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Sticky Pickle Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sticky Pickle Company last inspected?
Sticky Pickle Company was last inspected on 14 May 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 Sticky Pickle Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sticky Pickle Company compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Sticky Pickle Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Sticky Pickle Company 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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