Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ex Nuclear Command Centre, Kelvedon Hall Lane, Kelvedon Hatch, CM14 5TL
How it compares in Brentwood
In Brentwood, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker sits behind roughly 553 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 553 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker 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 Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon Hatch Senior Citizen Lunch Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Howard Lodge Nursing And Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Ethos Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Dudbrook House Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Hopscotch Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Crown Corner Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2018 |
Questions about Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker
What is Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker's food hygiene rating?
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brentwood Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker last inspected?
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, while Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker 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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