Black Notley Community Association food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Braintree
Black Notley Community Association holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 May 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: John Ray Gardens, Black Notley, Braintree, CM77 8NE
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Black Notley Community Association sits behind roughly 980 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ← Black Notley Community Association | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Black Notley Community Association 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 Black Notley Community Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Coffee House Other catering premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Cressing County Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Fowlers Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bizzar Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Black Notley Community Association
What is Black Notley Community Association's food hygiene rating?
Black Notley Community Association has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Black Notley Community Association safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Notley Community Association last inspected?
Black Notley Community Association was last inspected on 13 May 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 Black Notley Community Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Notley Community Association compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Black Notley Community Association holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Black Notley Community Association 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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