Smith And Jones Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Smith And Jones Fish And Chips 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 11 June 2025, 13 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: 3 Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QA
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Smith And Jones Fish And Chips 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% | ← Smith And Jones Fish And Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smith And Jones Fish And Chips 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 Smith And Jones Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Land Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Elena's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Eking German Doner Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Braintree Butchers Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Kaspa's Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Smith And Jones Fish And Chips
What is Smith And Jones Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Smith And Jones Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Smith And Jones Fish And Chips 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 Smith And Jones Fish And Chips last inspected?
Smith And Jones Fish And Chips was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 Smith And Jones Fish And Chips?
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 Smith And Jones Fish And Chips compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Smith And Jones Fish And Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Smith And Jones Fish And Chips 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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