Milkies Brentwood food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
Milkies Brentwood holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Milkies Brentwood was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 90A High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4AP
How it compares in Brentwood
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 664 rated places in Brentwood score this low, about one in 111. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 553 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Milkies Brentwood | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Milkies Brentwood the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Milkies Brentwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figo Brentwood Other catering premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| AJ News \& Wine Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2021 |
| Buona Bottega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Duchess & Dressmaker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Eigh Tea 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
Questions about Milkies Brentwood
What is Milkies Brentwood's food hygiene rating?
Milkies Brentwood has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Brentwood Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Milkies Brentwood safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Milkies Brentwood last inspected?
Milkies Brentwood was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Milkies Brentwood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Milkies Brentwood compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, while Milkies Brentwood holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Milkies Brentwood 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Brentwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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