Hot Food Company
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Hot Food Company is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Caravan Site Adjacent Fair Rest, Braxted Road, Rivenhall End, Rivenhall, CM8 3EZ, in the Braintree local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 February 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 0 — 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Hot Food Company?
Hot Food Company 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 Hot Food Company last inspected?
Hot Food Company was last inspected on 2025-02-17. 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 Hot Food Company located?
Hot Food Company is located at Caravan Site Adjacent Fair Rest, Braxted Road, Rivenhall End, Rivenhall , CM8 3EZ, in the Braintree local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM8 postcode area.