Notley High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Notley High 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 6QA
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Notley High School 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% | ← Notley High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Notley High 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 Notley High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society - Wickham House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Boars Head PH Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Bocking Church Street Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Braintree Sixth Form College (Cafe 6) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Jubilee Oak Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Notley High School
What is Notley High School's food hygiene rating?
Notley High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Notley High 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 Notley High School last inspected?
Notley High School was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Notley High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Notley High School compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Notley High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Notley High 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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