Monkey Bizness food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Monkey Bizness holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: 9 - 13 Century Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YL
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Monkey Bizness 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% | ← Monkey Bizness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Monkey Bizness 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 Monkey Bizness, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Haribo Outlet Store Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Gelato E Ciambella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cadburys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Hasturk Bar Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cineworld Multiplex Cinema (incl. Food Counter \& Starbucks) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2017 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Monkey Bizness
What is Monkey Bizness's food hygiene rating?
Monkey Bizness has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Monkey Bizness 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Monkey Bizness last inspected?
Monkey Bizness was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 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 Monkey Bizness?
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 Monkey Bizness compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Monkey Bizness is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Monkey Bizness 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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