Olde Dog Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brentwood
Olde Dog Inn 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 15 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 129 Billericay Road, Herongate, Brentwood, CM13 3SD
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Olde Dog Inn among the 554 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 84% 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 | 554 | 84% | ← Olde Dog Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 Olde Dog Inn 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 Olde Dog Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herongate Athletic Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Heron Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| BP Ingrave SF Connect - M \& S Simply Food Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| ISS Facility Services At Ingrave Johnstone Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Laura's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2025 |
| Crafted Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Billericay Kebab Van Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Law Farm Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
Questions about Olde Dog Inn
What is Olde Dog Inn's food hygiene rating?
Olde Dog Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 15 January 2024.
Is Olde Dog Inn 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 Olde Dog Inn last inspected?
Olde Dog Inn was last inspected on 15 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olde Dog Inn?
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 Olde Dog Inn compare to other places in Brentwood?
84% of the 663 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Olde Dog Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Olde Dog Inn 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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