Mr Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Mr Kebab holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: 270 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9EJ
How it compares in Braintree
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 1,156 rated places in Braintree score this low, about one in 145. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Mr Kebab | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mr Kebab the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mr Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Alec Hunter Preschool School/college/university | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Cellar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bishop Nick Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2018 |
| (BOMB At) The Rib Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Great Bradfords Infant And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Great Bradfords Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Mr Kebab
What is Mr Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Mr Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Braintree Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Mr Kebab safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Mr Kebab last inspected?
Mr Kebab was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Mr Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Kebab compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Kebab holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Mr Kebab 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Braintree, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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