Braintree Mews Care Home
Braintree Mews Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Church Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5SE, in the Braintree local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 May 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Braintree oversees 1,284 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Braintree is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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 Braintree Mews Care Home?
Braintree Mews Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Braintree.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring 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 Braintree Mews Care Home last inspected?
Braintree Mews Care Home was last inspected on 2026-05-15. 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 Braintree Mews Care Home located?
Braintree Mews Care Home is located at Church Lane, Braintree, Essex , CM7 5SE, in the Braintree local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM7 postcode area.