Braintree has 272 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 82% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 28% of food businesses in Braintree.
36 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
14 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury | 204 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Haverhill | 161 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Witham | 158 | 4.6/5 | 77% |
| Halstead (Braintree) | 83 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
| Essex | 35 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
| Earls Colne | 33 | 4.7/5 | 75% |
There are currently 272 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Braintree, out of 621,875 rated establishments across the UK.
In Braintree, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 82% of rated businesses in Braintree hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Braintree are carried out by Braintree. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Braintree was last updated on 21 May 2026.