Hey Joe Music & Coffee
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Hey Joe Music & Coffee is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 10 Ropers Yard, Hart Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4FU, in the Brentwood local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — 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. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Hey Joe Music & Coffee?
Hey Joe Music & Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by Brentwood.
What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 4 means hygiene standards are good, with only minor issues found during the inspection. The business meets the required standards across all three inspection categories, though some small improvements may be suggested.
When was Hey Joe Music & Coffee last inspected?
Hey Joe Music & Coffee was last inspected on 2025-12-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
How can Hey Joe Music & Coffee improve its rating?
Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.
Where is Hey Joe Music & Coffee located?
Hey Joe Music & Coffee is located at 10 Ropers Yard, Hart Street, Brentwood, Essex , CM14 4FU, in the Brentwood local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM14 postcode area.