Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Latest rating available
The Co-op food hygiene rating
The Co-op
42 Challis Lane
Braintree
Essex
CM7 1AN Inspected 1 October 2025
Braintree
Essex
CM7 1AN Inspected 1 October 2025
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 Co-op in Braintree currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 1 October 2025. The Co-op is registered as a Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets and is located at 42 Challis Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1AN.
- Business name
- The Co-op
- Business type
- Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
- Local authority
- Braintree
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 1 October 2025
- FHRS ID
- 300294
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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
1 October 2025
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
Very 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 Co-op.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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