Norm And Debs food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Braintree
Norm And Debs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Anglian Flight Centre Ltd, The Airfield, Earls Colne, CO6 2NS
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Norm And Debs 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% | ← Norm And Debs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Norm And Debs 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 Norm And Debs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbank Concrete Products Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Dalemor Explorer Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Strike Shack At The Essex Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Essex Golf \& Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Black Horse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| The Tipsy Grey South Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Mrs Salisbury's Of Coggeshall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Percy's Pantry Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about Norm And Debs
What is Norm And Debs's food hygiene rating?
Norm And Debs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Norm And Debs 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Norm And Debs last inspected?
Norm And Debs was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Norm And Debs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Norm And Debs compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Norm And Debs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Norm And Debs 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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Norm And Debs is one of 32 rated food businesses in Earls Colne. See every hygiene rating in Earls Colne →
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