D R Earey And Son food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Braintree
D R Earey And Son holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the food producer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 March 2026, 3 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: 97 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3HP
How it compares in Braintree
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 1,156 rated places in Braintree score this low, about one in 128. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 979 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← D R Earey And Son | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 D R Earey And Son the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to D R Earey And Son, 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 | 4 - Good | 10 June 2024 |
| Bodrum Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Hedingham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Jai And Sons Services Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| Forest Home Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| St Peters C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about D R Earey And Son
What is D R Earey And Son's food hygiene rating?
D R Earey And Son has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Braintree Council on 27 March 2026.
Is D R Earey And Son safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was D R Earey And Son last inspected?
D R Earey And Son was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 D R Earey And Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does D R Earey And Son compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while D R Earey And Son holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects D R Earey And Son 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Braintree, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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