Coggeshall Companionship Association food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Braintree
Coggeshall Companionship Association holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 December 2025, 7 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: Christ Church Hall, 26 - 28 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, CO6 1UH
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Coggeshall Companionship Association sits behind roughly 980 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ← Coggeshall Companionship Association | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Coggeshall Companionship Association 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 Coggeshall Companionship Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coggeshall Village Hall Other catering premises | 3 yards away | Exempt | |
| Normans Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2017 |
| The Noble Goose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Absolute Angels Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Bakealicious Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bake \& Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rupert's Taproom & Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Fei's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Coggeshall Companionship Association
What is Coggeshall Companionship Association's food hygiene rating?
Coggeshall Companionship Association has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Coggeshall Companionship Association safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coggeshall Companionship Association last inspected?
Coggeshall Companionship Association was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Coggeshall Companionship Association?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coggeshall Companionship Association compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Coggeshall Companionship Association holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Coggeshall Companionship Association 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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