Hatfield Peverel Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Hatfield Peverel Lodge 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: Crabb's Hill, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2NZ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Hatfield Peverel Lodge 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% | ← Hatfield Peverel Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hatfield Peverel Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Strawberry Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Hatfield Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Swan Inn PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Hadfelda Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Mr Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Fenham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| St Andrew's Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Hatfield Peverel Lodge
What is Hatfield Peverel Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Hatfield Peverel Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Hatfield Peverel Lodge 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 Hatfield Peverel Lodge last inspected?
Hatfield Peverel Lodge was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does Hatfield Peverel Lodge compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Hatfield Peverel Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Hatfield Peverel Lodge 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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