Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Moody Cow Smokery food hygiene rating
The Moody Cow Smokery
The George
36 Newland Street
Witham
Essex
CM8 2AQ Inspected 18 February 2026
36 Newland Street
Witham
Essex
CM8 2AQ Inspected 18 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Braintree
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Moody Cow Smokery in Braintree currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 18 February 2026. The Moody Cow Smokery is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at The George, 36 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AQ.
- Business name
- The Moody Cow Smokery
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Braintree
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 18 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1911401
ⓘ
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
18 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Moody Cow Smokery.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
Explore nearby
Other businesses in Braintree
Compare recent hygiene ratings for other food businesses in the local area.