Buzy Beanz Bistro food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Buzy Beanz Bistro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2026, 6 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: 22 Bridge Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1HT
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Buzy Beanz Bistro 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% | ← Buzy Beanz Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Buzy Beanz Bistro 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 Buzy Beanz Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Day Centre Other catering premises | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Halstead BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Bull Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2025 |
| Sark Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Halstead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Fox & Herb Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Buzy Beanz Bistro
What is Buzy Beanz Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Buzy Beanz Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Buzy Beanz Bistro 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buzy Beanz Bistro last inspected?
Buzy Beanz Bistro was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 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 Buzy Beanz Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Buzy Beanz Bistro compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Buzy Beanz Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Buzy Beanz Bistro 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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