What is the average food hygiene rating in Braintree?

The average food hygiene rating in Braintree is 4.78 out of 5, across 1,149 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Braintree compare with the national average for food hygiene?

84.8% of rated premises in Braintree hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Braintree 106 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Braintree have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

974 food businesses in Braintree hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.8% of the 1,149 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Braintree have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in Braintree are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Braintree food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Braintree (1,258 establishments on record, 1,149 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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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.

5★ share: 84.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +5.1 pp
National rank: 106 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Braintree

5★ Very Good

974 (84.8%)

4★ Good

123 (10.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

32 (2.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

11 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

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.

Food hygiene in Braintree: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Braintree?: The average food hygiene rating in Braintree is 4.78 out of 5, across 1,149 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Braintree compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 84.8% of rated premises in Braintree hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 5.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Braintree 106 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Braintree have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 974 food businesses in Braintree hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.8% of the 1,149 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Braintree have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in Braintree are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Braintree food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Braintree (1,258 establishments on record, 1,149 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Braintree

The House By Hilly GantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 New Street, Braintree, Essex · CM7 1ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Violets CakesOther catering premises · CO9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
KL Bakes And BouqcakesOther catering premises · CB9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
TFA Community PantryRetailers - other · St Mary Magdalens Church, High Street, Wethersfield, Essex · CM7 4BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Wethersfield Community ShopRetailers - other · Old Mill Chase, Wethersfield, Essex · CM7 4EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
CandyZMobile caterer · CM8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Lian Chinese RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5 Newland Street, Witham, Essex · CM8 2AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Honeybear House Day NurseryCaring Premises · Conrad Road, Witham, Essex · CM8 2SD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Pelican Place Day NurseryCaring Premises · 14 Collingwood Road, Witham, Essex · CM8 2DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Honywood Community Science SchoolSchool/college/university · Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester, Essex · CO6 1PZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Braintree Mews Care HomeCaring Premises · Church Lane, Braintree, Essex · CM7 5SE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Jesmond Garage And Village StoresRetailers - other · Bardfield Road, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex · CM7 4LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Braintree

D Afro Caribbean FoodRetailers - other · 5 New Street, Braintree, Essex · CM7 1ER
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 November 2024
Crittall Athletic Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Village Hall, Broadway, Silver End, Witham · CM8 3RQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2024
EatonsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 33 George Yard, Braintree, Essex · CM7 1RB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
Oak StoresRetailers - other · 9 Church Road, Rivenhall, Witham, Essex · CM8 3PQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2025
Premier Store WithamRetailers - other · 29-30 Wulvesford, Witham, Essex · CM8 1NL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
PremierRetailers - other · 125 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Essex · CO9 3PP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
LondisRetailers - other · 8 Bedells Avenue, Black Notley, Braintree, Essex · CM77 8LZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
Park StoresRetailers - other · 37 Maldon Road, Witham, Essex · CM8 1HN
1/5 · 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.