Kelvedon St. Marys food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Kelvedon St. Marys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 6 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: Docwra Road, Kelvedon, Colchester, CO5 9DX
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Kelvedon St. Marys among the 979 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 | 979 | 85% | ← Kelvedon St. Marys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 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 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 Kelvedon St. Marys 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 Kelvedon St. Marys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easterford Lodge Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Glenavon Residential Care / Glenavon Lodge Caring Premises | 117 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Little Fish Company (Kelvedon) Ltd Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Brimpton House Nursery Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Kelvedon Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2025 |
| Premier Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Warm Hub Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Kelvedon St. Marys
What is Kelvedon St. Marys's food hygiene rating?
Kelvedon St. Marys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Kelvedon St. Marys 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kelvedon St. Marys last inspected?
Kelvedon St. Marys was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 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 Kelvedon St. Marys?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kelvedon St. Marys compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Kelvedon St. Marys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Kelvedon St. Marys 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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