Down Hall Country House Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Uttlesford
Down Hall Country House Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 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: Down Hall, Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, CM22 7AS
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Down Hall Country House Hotel 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% | ← Down Hall Country House Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Down Hall Country House Hotel 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 Down Hall Country House Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Health And Fitness Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Village Bakery & Truck Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
| The Sheering Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Sheering News Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2025 |
| Sheering C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Cock Inn PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Little Seafood Bar Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Graze & Grape Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Down Hall Country House Hotel
What is Down Hall Country House Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Down Hall Country House Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Down Hall Country House Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Down Hall Country House Hotel last inspected?
Down Hall Country House Hotel was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 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 Down Hall Country House Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Down Hall Country House Hotel compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Down Hall Country House Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Down Hall Country House Hotel 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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