East Of England Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Braintree
East Of England Co-op holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: 37 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2PA
How it compares in Braintree
That puts East Of England Co-op 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% | ← East Of England Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 East Of England Co-op 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 East Of England Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Drum Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Fresh And Wild Fish Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Grammar School House Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Colnes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2024 |
| Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Drapers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about East Of England Co-op
What is East Of England Co-op's food hygiene rating?
East Of England Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 23 January 2026.
Is East Of England Co-op 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Of England Co-op last inspected?
East Of England Co-op was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 East Of England Co-op?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Of England Co-op compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and East Of England Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects East Of England Co-op 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
East Of England Co-op is one of 32 rated food businesses in Earls Colne. See every hygiene rating in Earls Colne →
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