Boars Head Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
Boars Head Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Boars Head, High Street, Dunmow, CM6 1AB
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Boars Head Tavern among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ← Boars Head Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Boars Head Tavern none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Boars Head Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorringtons (Dunmow) Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Meadow Hill Coffe Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Pride Of Sylhet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Tanoshii Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Le Petite Parisien Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| De La Terre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Saracens Head Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Boars Head Tavern
What is Boars Head Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Boars Head Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 25 February 2025.
Is Boars Head Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boars Head Tavern last inspected?
Boars Head Tavern was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boars Head Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boars Head Tavern compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Boars Head Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Boars Head Tavern and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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