The Mocha Tree

Essex

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Mocha Tree scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 6 March 2026 by Braintree.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Mocha Tree, from March 2021 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Mocha Tree.

Food hygiene rating history for The Mocha Tree
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
17 March 2021	5 / 5	Very good
6 March 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Mocha Tree in Essex has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

7 New Street,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM7 1ER

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Mocha Tree. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Mocha Tree?

Food hygiene at The Mocha Tree is inspected by Braintree, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.braintree.gov.uk or food&[email protected].

Questions about The Mocha Tree

What is The Mocha Tree’s food hygiene rating?

The Mocha Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 6 March 2026.

When was The Mocha Tree last inspected?

The Mocha Tree was last inspected by Braintree on 6 March 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.