TFA Community Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
TFA Community Pantry 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
This is a fresh result: TFA Community Pantry was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Mary Magdalens Church, High Street, Wethersfield, CM7 4BY
How it compares in Braintree
That puts TFA Community Pantry 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% | ← TFA Community Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 TFA Community Pantry 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 TFA Community Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home From Home Childcare Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2022 |
| Wethersfield Village Hall Other catering premises | 112 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Wethersfield Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2015 |
| Blooming Futures Daycare Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Wethersfield Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Byford \& Wright Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society - Wickham House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Boars Head PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
Questions about TFA Community Pantry
What is TFA Community Pantry's food hygiene rating?
TFA Community Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 21 May 2026.
Is TFA Community Pantry 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 TFA Community Pantry last inspected?
TFA Community Pantry was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 TFA Community Pantry?
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 TFA Community Pantry compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and TFA Community Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects TFA Community Pantry 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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