Hot Food Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Hot Food Company 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 17 February 2025, 16 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: Caravan Site Adjacent Fair Rest, Braxted Road, Rivenhall End, CM8 3EZ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Hot Food Company 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% | ← Hot Food Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hot Food Company 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 Hot Food Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice And Tasty Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| BP Londis Rivenhall South Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Essex Police, Fire And Crime Commissioner, Fire And Rescue A Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Braxted Park Golf Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Braxted Park Pavilion Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Hot Food Company
What is Hot Food Company's food hygiene rating?
Hot Food Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 17 February 2025.
Is Hot Food Company 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 Hot Food Company last inspected?
Hot Food Company was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 16 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 Hot Food Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hot Food Company compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Hot Food Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Hot Food Company 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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