Mount Hill Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Mount Hill Garage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mount Hill, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1AA
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Mount Hill Garage among the 978 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 | 978 | 85% | ← Mount Hill Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 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 Very 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 Mount Hill Garage 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 Mount Hill Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Pigeons Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 March 2015 |
| Blackthorns Residential Home Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2017 |
| MFG Halstead Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| USA Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2024 |
| Courtyard Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
Questions about Mount Hill Garage
What is Mount Hill Garage's food hygiene rating?
Mount Hill Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 30 May 2023.
Is Mount Hill Garage 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mount Hill Garage last inspected?
Mount Hill Garage was last inspected on 30 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Mount Hill Garage?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mount Hill Garage compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Mount Hill Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Mount Hill Garage 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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