Thai Cottage

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Thai Cottage is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 149 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BE, in the Braintree local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Braintree oversees 1,256 registered food businesses, of which 87% 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 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.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
149 Newland Street, Witham, Essex
Postcode
CM8 1BE
Local Authority
Braintree
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
301015

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Thai Cottage?

Thai Cottage 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?

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 Thai Cottage last inspected?

Thai Cottage was last inspected on 2024-10-08. 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 Thai Cottage located?

Thai Cottage is located at 149 Newland Street, Witham, Essex , CM8 1BE, in the Braintree local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM8 postcode area.