Caffe Nero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
Caffe Nero 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 19 April 2025, 14 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: 28 High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4AB
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Caffe Nero 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% | ← Caffe Nero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Caffe Nero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairyman Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Havens Hospices Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Brentwood Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Caffe Nero
What is Caffe Nero's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Nero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 19 April 2025.
Is Caffe Nero 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 Caffe Nero last inspected?
Caffe Nero was last inspected on 19 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
How does Caffe Nero compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Nero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Caffe Nero 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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