Fern Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Fern Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2022, more than 3 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: 108 Broad Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9RX
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Fern Lodge 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% | ← Fern Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fern Lodge 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 Fern Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larchwood Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bocking Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cafe Warm Space - St Mary's Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bocking Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| CMXSC @ Great Bradfords Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Great Bradfords Infant And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Great Bradfords Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Braintree BMX Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2018 |
Questions about Fern Lodge
What is Fern Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Fern Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 22 July 2022.
Is Fern Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fern Lodge last inspected?
Fern Lodge was last inspected on 22 July 2022, more than 3 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 Fern Lodge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fern Lodge compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Fern Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Fern Lodge 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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