Wind In The Willows food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Brentwood
Wind In The Willows holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 7 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: Willow Brook Primary School, Rosen Crescent, Hutton, CM13 2TU
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Wind In The Willows 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% | ← Wind In The Willows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wind In The Willows 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 Wind In The Willows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herongate Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Crafted Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| BP Ingrave SF Connect - M \& S Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Cafe In The Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Hartswood Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bright Sparks Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2015 |
Questions about Wind In The Willows
What is Wind In The Willows's food hygiene rating?
Wind In The Willows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Wind In The Willows 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wind In The Willows last inspected?
Wind In The Willows was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 Wind In The Willows?
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 Wind In The Willows compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Wind In The Willows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Wind In The Willows 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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