Axe And Compasses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
Axe And Compasses 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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Axe And Compasses, Dunmow Road, Aythorpe Roding, CM6 1PP
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Axe And Compasses 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% | ← Axe And Compasses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Axe And Compasses 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 Axe And Compasses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluppet's Montessori School Limited School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Jam Breakfast & After School Club The Rodings School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Rodings Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Axe And Compasses
What is Axe And Compasses's food hygiene rating?
Axe And Compasses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Axe And Compasses 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 Axe And Compasses last inspected?
Axe And Compasses was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Axe And Compasses?
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 Axe And Compasses compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Axe And Compasses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Axe And Compasses 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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