Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brentwood
Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: Thorndon Countryside Centre, The Avenue, Warley, CM13 3RZ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) 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% | ← Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) 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 Thorndon Countryside Centre (North), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bright Sparks Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2015 |
| Cafe In The Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Hartswood Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Butterflies Montessori School Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Eagle Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Crafted Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
Questions about Thorndon Countryside Centre (North)
What is Thorndon Countryside Centre (North)'s food hygiene rating?
Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 26 July 2025.
Is Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) last inspected?
Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) was last inspected on 26 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 Thorndon Countryside Centre (North)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Thorndon Countryside Centre (North) 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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