Ashlyns food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Ashlyns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Braintree Community Hospital, Chadwick Drive, Braintree, CM7 2QU
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Ashlyns 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% | ← Ashlyns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ashlyns 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 Ashlyns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of Braintree Community Hospital Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Braintree Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Lidl UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Braintree Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Camp 4 Champs Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Braintree Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bargains And More Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Christ Church Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Ashlyns
What is Ashlyns's food hygiene rating?
Ashlyns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 15 June 2023.
Is Ashlyns 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashlyns last inspected?
Ashlyns was last inspected on 15 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Ashlyns?
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 Ashlyns compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Ashlyns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Ashlyns 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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