Diya Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Diya Convenience Store 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 17 April 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 39 Church Street, Colne Engaine, Colchester, CO6 2EY
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Diya Convenience Store 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% | ← Diya Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Diya Convenience Store 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 Diya Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Engaine C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Colne Valley Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Colne House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Earls Colne Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Hadley Ice Cream Van Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Hadleys Hot Chocolate Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
Questions about Diya Convenience Store
What is Diya Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Diya Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 17 April 2019.
Is Diya Convenience Store 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 Diya Convenience Store last inspected?
Diya Convenience Store was last inspected on 17 April 2019, more than 7 years 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 Diya Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Diya Convenience Store compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Diya Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Diya Convenience Store 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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