Holland And Barrett food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Holland And Barrett 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 28 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: 40 Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 7UR
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Holland And Barrett 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% | ← Holland And Barrett | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Holland And Barrett 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 Holland And Barrett, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society - Wickham House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Boars Head PH Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Bocking Church Street Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Braintree Sixth Form College (Cafe 6) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Jubilee Oak Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Lotus Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Holland And Barrett
What is Holland And Barrett's food hygiene rating?
Holland And Barrett has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 28 March 2025.
Is Holland And Barrett 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 Holland And Barrett last inspected?
Holland And Barrett was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 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 Holland And Barrett?
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 Holland And Barrett compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Holland And Barrett is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Holland And Barrett 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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