Cod Father food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Cod Father holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 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: 8 The Broadway, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3RQ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Cod Father 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% | ← Cod Father | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cod Father 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 Cod Father, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Silver End Local Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
| Silver End Parish Council Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Buffalo Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Boars Tye Residential Home Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Silver End Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2017 |
| Silver End Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Cod Father
What is Cod Father's food hygiene rating?
Cod Father has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Cod Father 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cod Father last inspected?
Cod Father was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 Cod Father?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cod Father compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Cod Father is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Cod Father 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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