The Temeraire food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
The Temeraire 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: 55 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AA
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Temeraire 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% | ← The Temeraire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Temeraire 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 The Temeraire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Arcys Bar And Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| SW Baptist Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Old English Gentleman Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Lloyds Family Butchers Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| ABC Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Cafe Cou Cou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about The Temeraire
What is The Temeraire's food hygiene rating?
The Temeraire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 24 September 2025.
Is The Temeraire 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 The Temeraire last inspected?
The Temeraire was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 The Temeraire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Temeraire compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Temeraire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Temeraire 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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The Temeraire is one of 212 rated food businesses in Saffron Walden. See every hygiene rating in Saffron Walden →
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