Yumbo Daycare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Yumbo Daycare holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 November 2015, more than 10 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: Congregational Church, Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AA
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Yumbo Daycare sits behind roughly 979 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 979 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 11% | ← Yumbo Daycare | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Yumbo Daycare 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 Yumbo Daycare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee House In The Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| First Stop Centre Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2015 |
| Braintree Bagels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Braintree Nursing Home Caring Premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| China Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Eking German Doner Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Cross Road Care Caring Premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Candy Land Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Yumbo Daycare
What is Yumbo Daycare's food hygiene rating?
Yumbo Daycare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 5 November 2015.
Is Yumbo Daycare safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yumbo Daycare last inspected?
Yumbo Daycare was last inspected on 5 November 2015, more than 10 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 Yumbo Daycare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yumbo Daycare compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Yumbo Daycare holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Yumbo Daycare 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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