The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant
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The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant is a other catering premises located at Brigg Garden Centre, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Essex, CM15 0LB, in the Brentwood local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Brentwood oversees 724 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Brentwood is 4.7 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant?
The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Brentwood.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant last inspected?
The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant was last inspected on 2025-09-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant located?
The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant is located at Brigg Garden Centre, Ongar Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Essex , CM15 0LB, in the Brentwood local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM15 postcode area.