Petals Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Petals Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 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: Ridgewell Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, CO9 4RG
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Petals Tea Rooms among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Petals Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 Petals Tea Rooms 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 Petals Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns Preschool Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2017 |
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Gable Stores (Londis) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2017 |
| Sugondha Indian Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Essex Pizza And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| The Kabin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Three Bottles Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Petals Tea Rooms
What is Petals Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Petals Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Petals Tea Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Petals Tea Rooms last inspected?
Petals Tea Rooms was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Petals Tea Rooms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Petals Tea Rooms compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Petals Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Petals Tea Rooms 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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