Blackwell's Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Blackwell's Farm Shop 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: Herons Farm, Colne Road, Coggeshall, CO6 1TQ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Blackwell's Farm Shop 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% | ← Blackwell's Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blackwell's Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herons Farm Turkeys Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Mrs Salisbury's Of Coggeshall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Percy's Pantry Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Peter Watts Wines Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Dalemor Explorer Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Strike Shack At The Essex Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Essex Golf \& Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Milbank Concrete Products Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Blackwell's Farm Shop
What is Blackwell's Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Blackwell's Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Blackwell's Farm Shop 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 Blackwell's Farm Shop last inspected?
Blackwell's Farm Shop was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does Blackwell's Farm Shop compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Blackwell's Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Blackwell's Farm Shop 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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