Mings food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Mings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2025, 7 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: 15 St Nicholas Close, Witham, Essex, CM8 2JB
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Mings 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% | ← Mings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mings 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 Mings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Rose Belle Caring Premises | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Witham Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Filling Station Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Spudmania Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Chipping Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Mings
What is Mings's food hygiene rating?
Mings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Mings 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mings last inspected?
Mings was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Mings?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mings compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Mings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Mings 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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