Honywood Community Science School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Honywood Community Science School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 2026, 3 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Braintree score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Braintree ratings →
Address: Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1PZ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Honywood Community Science School among the 986 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 | 986 | 85% | ← Honywood Community Science School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 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 Honywood Community Science School 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 Honywood Community Science School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woolpack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| St Peter's Church Of England Primary And Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Peter Watts Wines Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Coggeshall Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Coggeshall Companionship Association Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 December 2025 |
| Coggeshall Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Normans Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2017 |
| The Noble Goose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Honywood Community Science School
What is Honywood Community Science School's food hygiene rating?
Honywood Community Science School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Honywood Community Science School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Honywood Community Science School last inspected?
Honywood Community Science School was last inspected on 18 May 2026, 3 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 Honywood Community Science School?
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 Honywood Community Science School compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Honywood Community Science School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Honywood Community Science School 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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