William Boosey food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
William Boosey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: William Boosey was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Braintree score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Braintree ratings →
Address: The Street, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2ET
How this rating has changed
William Boosey has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 12 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Braintree
That puts William Boosey among the 986 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 | 986 | 85% | ← William Boosey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 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 William Boosey 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 William Boosey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Inn PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| The Blue Strawberry Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Hadfelda Convenience Store Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Mr Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Hatfield Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Hatfield Peverel Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Fenham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about William Boosey
What is William Boosey's food hygiene rating?
William Boosey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 12 August 2026.
Is William Boosey 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was William Boosey last inspected?
William Boosey was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at William Boosey?
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 William Boosey compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and William Boosey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects William Boosey 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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William Boosey is one of 29 rated food businesses in Hatfield Peverel. See every hygiene rating in Hatfield Peverel →
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