Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 December 2025, 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: 22/24 Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HP
How it compares in Braintree
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 1,156 rated places in Braintree score this low, about one in 145. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Church Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Braintree Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Hong Kong Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Hoviwa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| China Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Braintree Nursing Home Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| China Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar
What is Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Braintree Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar last inspected?
Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 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 Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar 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 2 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 Braintree, 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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