Humes Of Halstead Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Braintree
Humes Of Halstead Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 17 December 2024, 18 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: 40 High Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AP
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Humes Of Halstead Ltd 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% | ← Humes Of Halstead Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Humes Of Halstead Ltd 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 Humes Of Halstead Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Bamboo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 August 2024 |
| Lipstick And Locks Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Halstead Costcutter (Premier) Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Hards Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Imjai Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Munch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Humes Of Halstead Ltd
What is Humes Of Halstead Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Humes Of Halstead Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Humes Of Halstead Ltd 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Humes Of Halstead Ltd last inspected?
Humes Of Halstead Ltd was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Humes Of Halstead Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Humes Of Halstead Ltd compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Humes Of Halstead Ltd holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Humes Of Halstead Ltd 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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