St Pauls Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Braintree
St Pauls Church Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: St Pauls Church Hall was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Pauls Church, Hay Lane South, Braintree, CM7 3DY
How it compares in Braintree
That puts St Pauls Church Hall 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% | ← St Pauls Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St Pauls Church Hall 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 St Pauls Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Hunter Preschool School/college/university | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Braintree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Braintree Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cellar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bishop Nick Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2018 |
| (BOMB At) The Rib Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
Questions about St Pauls Church Hall
What is St Pauls Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Pauls Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 9 June 2026.
Is St Pauls Church Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Pauls Church Hall last inspected?
St Pauls Church Hall was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 St Pauls Church Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Pauls Church Hall compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and St Pauls Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects St Pauls Church Hall 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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