Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Brentwood
Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 July 2025, 11 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: The Walter Boyce Centre, Warley Hill, Warley, CM13 3AP
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre 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% | ← Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre 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 Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECL Hogarth OP Service Caring Premises | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Christ Church Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2018 |
| Brentwood Karting Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| Charlies Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Butterflies Montessori School Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Eagle Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| 124 (Essex) Transport Squadron Rlc Army Reserve Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre
What is Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre's food hygiene rating?
Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre last inspected?
Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 months 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 Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre?
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 Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Essex Cares At The Walter Boyce Training Centre 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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