Food hygiene ratings in Braintree
Our data holds 1,275 food businesses in Braintree, rated between 2013-08-09 and 2026-08-26. 77.1% (983) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 16 (1.3%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Braintree 96th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Braintree
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 983 | 77.1% |
| 4 (good) | 129 | 10.1% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 36 | 2.8% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 9 | 0.7% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 7 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting inspection | 62 | 4.9% |
| Exempt | 49 | 3.8% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Other catering premises | 246 | 76.8% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 | 75.4% |
| Retailers - other | 190 | 74.7% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 | 73.2% |
| Mobile caterer | 102 | 87.3% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 | 59.8% |
| School/college/university | 96 | 89.6% |
| Caring Premises | 94 | 86.2% |
Food businesses rated per month in Braintree
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Braintree
The 16 most recent of 16. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings To Go Ltd | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM8 2RR |
| Fox & Herb | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-22 | Retailers - other | CO9 2JQ |
| Great British Roast Company | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CO9 1JQ |
| Braintree Thai | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CM7 9BY |
| Premier | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-04 | Retailers - other | CO9 3PP |
| Steam | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CM7 3QL |
| LA Bistro | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-21 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CM7 3YA |
| Otto | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-07 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CO5 9JD |
| Manor Plaice/ Braintree Kebab House/ Sam's Fish Bar | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-15 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM7 3HP |
| Premier Store Witham | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-26 | Retailers - other | CM8 1NL |
| Londis | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-17 | Retailers - other | CM77 8LZ |
| Water Lily | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-19 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | CO9 1JA |
| Park Stores | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-17 | Retailers - other | CM8 1HN |
| Mr Kebab | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-07-02 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | CM7 9EJ |
| Oak Stores | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-03-19 | Retailers - other | CM8 3PQ |
| Crittall Athletic Social Club | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2024-12-09 | Pub/bar/nightclub | CM8 3RQ |
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Questions about Braintree
How many food businesses in Braintree are rated 5 (very good)?
983 of 1,275 food businesses in Braintree (77.1%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-26.
Which food businesses in Braintree are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
16 food businesses in Braintree are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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