Crossways Church Fellowship food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Braintree
Crossways Church Fellowship 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: Queens Hall, Chipping Hill, Halstead, CO9 2BY
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Crossways Church Fellowship 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% | ← Crossways Church Fellowship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Crossways Church Fellowship 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 Crossways Church Fellowship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Curry Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Braintree Area Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
| Soul Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| HFC Peri Peri Kebab \& Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| The Shiish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Double Pistachio Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Crossways Church Fellowship
What is Crossways Church Fellowship's food hygiene rating?
Crossways Church Fellowship has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Crossways Church Fellowship 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 Crossways Church Fellowship last inspected?
Crossways Church Fellowship was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Crossways Church Fellowship?
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 Crossways Church Fellowship compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Crossways Church Fellowship is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Crossways Church Fellowship 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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