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 1,256 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 1 August 2025.