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Food Hygiene Ratings in Braintree
In Braintree, 84.8% of 1,149 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.78/5. These figures cover 1,258 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Braintree has 974 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,149 rated premises (84.8%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Braintree
Plus 61 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 61 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Top-rated places in Braintree
- The House By Hilly GantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 New Street, Braintree, Essex · CM7 1ES5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Violets CakesOther catering premises · CO95/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- KL Bakes And BouqcakesOther catering premises · CB95/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- TFA Community PantryRetailers - other · St Mary Magdalens Church, High Street, Wethersfield, Essex · CM7 4BY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Wethersfield Community ShopRetailers - other · Old Mill Chase, Wethersfield, Essex · CM7 4EB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- CandyZMobile caterer · CM85/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Braintree
- D Afro Caribbean FoodRetailers - other · 5 New Street, Braintree, Essex · CM7 1ER1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 November 2024
- Crittall Athletic Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Village Hall, Broadway, Silver End, Witham · CM8 3RQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2024
- EatonsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33 George Yard, Braintree, Essex · CM7 1RB1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
- Oak StoresRetailers - other · 9 Church Road, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex · CM8 3PQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2025
- Premier Store WithamRetailers - other · 29-30 Wulvesford, Witham, Essex · CM8 1NL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
- PremierRetailers - other · 125 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex · CO9 3PP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
- LondisRetailers - other · 8 Bedells Avenue, Black Notley, Braintree, Essex · CM77 8LZ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
- Park StoresRetailers - other · 37 Maldon Road, Witham, Essex · CM8 1HN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 September 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,258 real Food Standards Agency records for Braintree, of which 1,149 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.