The Hook Of Halstead food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
The Hook Of Halstead 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 29 April 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.
Address: 17 Weavers Court, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2JN
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Hook Of Halstead 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 Hook Of Halstead | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hook Of Halstead 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 Hook Of Halstead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Torsbeanie Catering/Cakes And Bakes By Tors Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Fox & Herb Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Sark Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Halstead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
Questions about The Hook Of Halstead
What is The Hook Of Halstead's food hygiene rating?
The Hook Of Halstead has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 29 April 2026.
Is The Hook Of Halstead 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 The Hook Of Halstead last inspected?
The Hook Of Halstead was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 The Hook Of Halstead?
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 The Hook Of Halstead compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Hook Of Halstead is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Hook Of Halstead 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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