Herons Farm Turkeys food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Braintree
Herons Farm Turkeys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2023, 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: Herons Farm, Colne Road, Coggeshall, CO6 1TQ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Herons Farm Turkeys 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% | ← Herons Farm Turkeys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Herons Farm Turkeys 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 Herons Farm Turkeys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell's Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Mrs Salisbury's Of Coggeshall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Percy's Pantry Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Peter Watts Wines Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Dalemor Explorer Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Strike Shack At The Essex Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Essex Golf \& Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Milbank Concrete Products Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Herons Farm Turkeys
What is Herons Farm Turkeys's food hygiene rating?
Herons Farm Turkeys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 18 December 2023.
Is Herons Farm Turkeys 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Herons Farm Turkeys last inspected?
Herons Farm Turkeys was last inspected on 18 December 2023, 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 Herons Farm Turkeys?
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 Herons Farm Turkeys compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Herons Farm Turkeys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Herons Farm Turkeys 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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