Gospel Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Braintree
Gospel 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
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 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: Haverhill Road, Helions Bumpstead, Haverhill, CB9 7AF
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Gospel 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% | ← Gospel 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Gospel 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 Gospel Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granta Processors Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Pride burger van Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Fox And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Olive Barn Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Castle Camps Cof E Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Caterlink at Clements Primary Academy School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Baltic Amber Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Nath's Ices Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Gospel Hall
What is Gospel Hall's food hygiene rating?
Gospel Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Gospel 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 Gospel Hall last inspected?
Gospel Hall was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Gospel Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Gospel Hall compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Gospel Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Gospel 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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