Blamsters Link food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Blamsters Link holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Naas, Howe Chase, Halstead, CO9 2QJ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Blamsters Link 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% | ← Blamsters Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blamsters Link 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 Blamsters Link, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Ward Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Cedars Place Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| The Curry Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| St Andrews Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Park Pre School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Little Book Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Shiish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Little Pickles Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
Questions about Blamsters Link
What is Blamsters Link's food hygiene rating?
Blamsters Link has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 22 March 2024.
Is Blamsters Link 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blamsters Link last inspected?
Blamsters Link was last inspected on 22 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Blamsters Link?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blamsters Link compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Blamsters Link is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Blamsters Link 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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