TWO new food hygiene ratings have been awarded to establishments in the Braintree district, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows -  and it’s good news for them both.

The Angel pub in St Mary's Square, High Street, Kelvedon, was handed a five-out-of-five rating after an assessment on December 20.

Braintree and Witham Times: The Angel PH in Kelvedon received a five-star food hygiene ratingThe Angel PH in Kelvedon received a five-star food hygiene rating (Image: Google)

Essex Pizza And Chicken, a takeaway on Bridge Street, Great Yeldham, was also given a top score of five on December 28.

Food hygiene ratings are completed by the Food Standards Agency, a government body responsible for food safety and hygiene in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

To find out a food hygiene rating of any establishment, visit ratings.food.gov.uk.