What is the average food hygiene rating in Brentwood?

The average food hygiene rating in Brentwood is 4.73 out of 5, across 662 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

82.6% of rated premises in Brentwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Brentwood 144 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 Brentwood have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

547 food businesses in Brentwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.6% of the 662 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

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

6 food businesses in Brentwood 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 Brentwood food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Brentwood (753 establishments on record, 662 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 Brentwood

In Brentwood, 82.6% of 662 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.73/5. These figures cover 753 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Brentwood has 547 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 662 rated premises (82.6%). 6 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 82.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +2.9 pp
National rank: 144 / 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 Brentwood

5★ Very Good

547 (82.6%)

4★ Good

65 (9.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

44 (6.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 58 awaiting inspection and 33 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 58 awaiting inspection and 33 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Brentwood: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Brentwood?: The average food hygiene rating in Brentwood is 4.73 out of 5, across 662 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Brentwood compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 82.6% of rated premises in Brentwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Brentwood 144 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 Brentwood have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 547 food businesses in Brentwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 82.6% of the 662 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Brentwood have a low hygiene rating?: 6 food businesses in Brentwood 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 Brentwood food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Brentwood (753 establishments on record, 662 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 Brentwood

Brentwood County Cricket Club (CHATS)Pub/bar/nightclub · County Cricket Ground, Shenfield Road, Shenfield, Brentwood · CM15 8AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd - FriesMobile caterer · CM15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
The Pizza Club London LtdMobile caterer · Stondon Hall Farm, Ongar Road, Stondon Massey, Essex · CM15 0LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd - BBQ Pulled PorkMobile caterer · CM15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd - Smash BurgersMobile caterer · CM15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
BP Hutton Mount Simply Food ConnectRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hutton Service Station, 1 Rayleigh Road, Hutton, Essex · CM13 1AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Gail's Bakery BrentwoodOther catering premises · 69 High Street, Brentwood, Essex · CM14 4RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Pabulum Ltd At Hogarth Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Hogarth County Junior School, Riseway, Brentwood, Essex · CM15 8BG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
WhittakersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 58 High Street, Brentwood, Essex · CM14 4AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
FLAVOR DRIP LTDRetailers - other · CM15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
AURIXARetailers - other · CM14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Compass Group At Larchwood Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Larchwood Primary School, Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, Essex · CM15 9NG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Brentwood

Blackmore Sports And Social ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Blackmore Village Hall, Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone · CM4 0QW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 March 2026
Brentwood Mini MarketRetailers - other · 7 High Street, Brentwood, Essex · CM14 4RG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 November 2025
Taste Of ChinaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 206 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex · CM15 8NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Hatch Food & WineRetailers - other · 5 - 7 Hatch Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Essex · CM15 9PU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
MILKIES BRENTWOODRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 90A High Street, Brentwood, Essex · CM14 4AP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 May 2026
MFG Warley Service Station (Esso)Retailers - other · Warley Service Station, Southend Arterial Road, Brentwood, Essex · CM13 3ES
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 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 753 real Food Standards Agency records for Brentwood, of which 662 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.