OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Braintree
OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food 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 20 March 2026, 3 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: Braintree Village, Charter Way, Braintree
How it compares in Braintree
That puts OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food 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% | ← OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food 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 OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut House Kindergarten Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Benny's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Co-op Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Chesterwell Plaza Day Nursery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| ASDA Instore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| ASDA Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food
What is OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food's food hygiene rating?
OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 20 March 2026.
Is OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food 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 OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food last inspected?
OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects OJE Mama Taste Of Afro-Caribbean Food 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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