Mama Dell's Of Witham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Mama Dell's Of Witham 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 3 February 2025, 17 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: 67A Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1DS
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Mama Dell's Of Witham 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% | ← Mama Dell's Of Witham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mama Dell's Of Witham 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 Mama Dell's Of Witham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Witham Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Howbridge C Of E Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Howbridge Junior School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| RAFA Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Eastern Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Mo's Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Aspens Services At Maltings Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Mama Dell's Of Witham
What is Mama Dell's Of Witham's food hygiene rating?
Mama Dell's Of Witham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 3 February 2025.
Is Mama Dell's Of Witham 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 Mama Dell's Of Witham last inspected?
Mama Dell's Of Witham was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 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 Mama Dell's Of Witham?
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 Mama Dell's Of Witham compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Mama Dell's Of Witham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Mama Dell's Of Witham 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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