Sanctuary Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Sanctuary Lodge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 78 Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AE
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Sanctuary Lodge sits behind roughly 979 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 979 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 11% | ← Sanctuary Lodge | |
| 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 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 Sanctuary Lodge 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 Sanctuary Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Ward Hospital Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| The Little Book Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Curry Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Shiish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Lipstick And Locks Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| HFC Peri Peri Kebab \& Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Sanctuary Lodge
What is Sanctuary Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Sanctuary Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Sanctuary Lodge 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sanctuary Lodge last inspected?
Sanctuary Lodge was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 Sanctuary Lodge?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sanctuary Lodge compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Sanctuary Lodge holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Sanctuary Lodge 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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