Q D Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Q D Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 High Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2JB
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Q D Stores among the 979 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 | 979 | 85% | ← Q D Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 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 Q D Stores 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 Q D Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Nature On The Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Halstead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Fox & Herb Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Sark Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Q D Stores
What is Q D Stores's food hygiene rating?
Q D Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 5 September 2017.
Is Q D Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Q D Stores last inspected?
Q D Stores was last inspected on 5 September 2017, more than 8 years 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 Q D Stores?
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 Q D Stores compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Q D Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Q D Stores 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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