Giggling Squid food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brentwood
Giggling Squid 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 9 June 2025, 13 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: 23 High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4RG
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Giggling Squid among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Giggling Squid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Giggling Squid 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 Giggling Squid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Havens Hospices Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Dairyman Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Brentwood Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Caffe Piccolo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Giggling Squid
What is Giggling Squid's food hygiene rating?
Giggling Squid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 9 June 2025.
Is Giggling Squid 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 Giggling Squid last inspected?
Giggling Squid was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Giggling Squid?
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 Giggling Squid compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Giggling Squid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Giggling Squid 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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