The House By Hilly Gant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
The House By Hilly Gant 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
This is a fresh result: The House By Hilly Gant was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 34 New Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1ES
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The House By Hilly Gant 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% | ← The House By Hilly Gant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The House By Hilly Gant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Albeenuta Ltd Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Braintree Food & Wine Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Ethica Coffee Company Mobile caterer | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Kaspa's Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Braintree Butchers Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The House By Hilly Gant
What is The House By Hilly Gant's food hygiene rating?
The House By Hilly Gant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The House By Hilly Gant 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 The House By Hilly Gant last inspected?
The House By Hilly Gant was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does The House By Hilly Gant compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The House By Hilly Gant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The House By Hilly Gant 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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