Freedom Leisure food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Freedom Leisure holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1FF
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Freedom Leisure 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% | ← Freedom Leisure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Freedom Leisure 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 Freedom Leisure, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club Braintree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Edith Borthwick School School/college/university | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| John Bunyan Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Friends Of Braintree Community Hospital Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Ashlyns Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Aspen Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Braintree Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Lidl UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
Questions about Freedom Leisure
What is Freedom Leisure's food hygiene rating?
Freedom Leisure has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Freedom Leisure 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Freedom Leisure last inspected?
Freedom Leisure was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 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 Freedom Leisure?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Freedom Leisure compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Freedom Leisure is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Freedom Leisure 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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