Ingatestone Deli food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
Ingatestone Deli holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 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: 11a High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9ED
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Ingatestone Deli among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Ingatestone Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Ingatestone Deli 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 Ingatestone Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Ingatestone Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
| The Coffee Van Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Lounge Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Nirvana Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Ravens Bakery Essex Limited Manufacturers/packers | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
Questions about Ingatestone Deli
What is Ingatestone Deli's food hygiene rating?
Ingatestone Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 27 April 2023.
Is Ingatestone Deli 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ingatestone Deli last inspected?
Ingatestone Deli was last inspected on 27 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Ingatestone Deli?
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 Ingatestone Deli compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Ingatestone Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Ingatestone Deli 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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