The Blue Strawberry Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
The Blue Strawberry Bistro 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
The rating dates from 14 July 2025, 11 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: Blue Strawberry Bistro, The Street, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2DW
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Blue Strawberry Bistro 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% | ← The Blue Strawberry Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Blue Strawberry Bistro 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 The Blue Strawberry Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Inn PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Hadfelda Convenience Store Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Mr Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Fenham Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Omars Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| The Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Hatfield Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Strawberry Bistro
What is The Blue Strawberry Bistro's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Strawberry Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 14 July 2025.
Is The Blue Strawberry Bistro 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 The Blue Strawberry Bistro last inspected?
The Blue Strawberry Bistro was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 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 The Blue Strawberry Bistro?
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 The Blue Strawberry Bistro compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Strawberry Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Blue Strawberry Bistro 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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