Brownbread food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Brentwood
Brownbread holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 September 2021, more than 4 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: Dunsteads Farm, Trueloves Lane, Ingatestone, CM4 0NJ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Brownbread 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% | ← Brownbread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brownbread 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 Brownbread, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry's Coffee Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2018 |
| Aliona Cojan Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Ingatestone Infants School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Ingatestone Infants School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2019 |
| :ROSEBANK NURSING HOMES LTD T/A Ardtully Retirement Residenc Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Ingatestone Elim Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Hutton Cricket Club( Windmill Ground) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2021 |
| Noka By Coriander Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Brownbread
What is Brownbread's food hygiene rating?
Brownbread has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 14 September 2021.
Is Brownbread 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brownbread last inspected?
Brownbread was last inspected on 14 September 2021, more than 4 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 Brownbread?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brownbread compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Brownbread is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Brownbread 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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