The Braxted Bakery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maldon
The Braxted Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 15 August 2025, 10 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: Homefield House, Witham Road, Little Braxted, CM8 3ET
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Braxted Bakery sits behind roughly 517 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ← The Braxted Bakery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Braxted Bakery 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 The Braxted Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Oaks Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Jane's Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Benton Hall Leisure Centre And Creche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about The Braxted Bakery
What is The Braxted Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Braxted Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maldon Council on 15 August 2025.
Is The Braxted Bakery 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Braxted Bakery last inspected?
The Braxted Bakery was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Braxted Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Braxted Bakery compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while The Braxted Bakery holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Braxted Bakery 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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