Brook Street Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Brook Street Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2025, 10 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: Vine Street, Great Bardfield, Essex, CM7 4SR
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Brook Street Deli 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% | ← Brook Street Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brook Street Deli 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 Brook Street Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2013 |
| The Vine Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Brook Street Butchers Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Between The Lines Retailers - other | 96 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Great Bardfield Primary School School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Knead Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Brook Street Deli
What is Brook Street Deli's food hygiene rating?
Brook Street Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Brook Street Deli 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brook Street Deli last inspected?
Brook Street Deli was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 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 Brook Street Deli?
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 Brook Street Deli compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Brook Street Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Brook Street Deli 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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