The Tipsy Grey South food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Braintree
The Tipsy Grey South 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 14 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Nightingale Hall Farm, Nightingale Hall Road, Earls Colne, CO6 2NR
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Tipsy Grey South 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% | ← The Tipsy Grey South | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Tipsy Grey South 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 The Tipsy Grey South, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbank Concrete Products Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Norm And Debs Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Dalemor Explorer Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Strike Shack At The Essex Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Essex Golf \& Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Barn Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Greenstead Green Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
Questions about The Tipsy Grey South
What is The Tipsy Grey South's food hygiene rating?
The Tipsy Grey South has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 14 January 2019.
Is The Tipsy Grey South 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 The Tipsy Grey South last inspected?
The Tipsy Grey South was last inspected on 14 January 2019, more than 7 years 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 The Tipsy Grey South?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tipsy Grey South compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Tipsy Grey South is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Tipsy Grey South 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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The Tipsy Grey South is one of 32 rated food businesses in Earls Colne. See every hygiene rating in Earls Colne →
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