Byford \& Wright food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Braintree
Byford \& Wright holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: Nortofts Farm, Wethersfield Road, Finchingfield, CM7 4AR
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Byford \& Wright 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% | ← Byford \& Wright | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Byford \& Wright 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 Byford \& Wright, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Blooming Futures Daycare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| The Wethersfield Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2015 |
| Home From Home Childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2022 |
| Wethersfield Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| TFA Community Pantry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Byford \& Wright
What is Byford \& Wright's food hygiene rating?
Byford \& Wright has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Byford \& Wright 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Byford \& Wright last inspected?
Byford \& Wright was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Byford \& Wright?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Byford \& Wright compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Byford \& Wright is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Byford \& Wright 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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