Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 June 2026, 2 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Uttlesford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Uttlesford ratings →
Address: 8 - 10 Town Street, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LA
How this rating has changed
Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 9 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2026 | 3 4 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Uttlesford
In Uttlesford, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd sits behind roughly 582 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ← Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd 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 Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Vintage Style Living Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Dorringtons Ltd Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Thaxted Pharmacy Retailers - other | 67 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| India Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Star Pub Thaxted Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Saracens Filling Station Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd
What is Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Uttlesford Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd last inspected?
Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd was last inspected on 9 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 648 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, while Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd holds a 4. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd 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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