The Church In Great Notley food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
The Church In Great Notley 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 4 February 2025, 17 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: Great Notley Church, Bridge End Lane, Great Notley, CM77 7GN
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Church In Great Notley among the 979 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 | 979 | 85% | ← The Church In Great Notley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 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 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 The Church In Great Notley 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 The Church In Great Notley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| BP Braintree SFC Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| King William IV PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Busy Bees At Great Notley, Braintree Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cafe Plaza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Camp 4 Champs Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about The Church In Great Notley
What is The Church In Great Notley's food hygiene rating?
The Church In Great Notley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 4 February 2025.
Is The Church In Great Notley 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 The Church In Great Notley last inspected?
The Church In Great Notley was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 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 The Church In Great Notley?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Church In Great Notley compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Church In Great Notley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Church In Great Notley 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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