Food Safety in Old Heath and The Hythe
209 establishments rated · 90.91% with 5 stars
Old Heath and The Hythe (CO5) is home to 209 rated food establishments in the Braintree area of Braintree. An impressive 90.91% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Old Heath and The Hythe vs Braintree Average
% of establishments with given rating · Braintree average across 1,279 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Old Heath and The Hythe
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milldene CP School School/college/university · CO5 0EF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Three Crowns Other catering premises · CO5 7HG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Jan 2023 |
| 3 | Tiptree Heath CP School School/college/university · CO5 0PG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Sept 2025 |
| 4 | East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · CO5 9AE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Apple Tree Cake Design Ltd Other catering premises · CO5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Mo's cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CO5 0HF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Premier Store And Post Office Retailers - other · CO5 9AG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 8 | Smokes Catering Ltd Mobile caterer · CO5 9UR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Sept 2025 |
| 9 | St. Lawrence C of E Primary School School/college/university · CO5 7HR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Tiptree Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises · CO5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Nov 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Old Heath and The Hythe
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Otto CO5 9JD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 Jan 2026 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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