The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brentwood
The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) 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 17 November 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: South Essex Golf And Country Club, Brentwood Road, Herongate, CM13 3LW
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| The Halfway House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Heron Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Olde Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Herongate Athletic Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| The Boars Head (Herongate) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club)
What is The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club)'s food hygiene rating?
The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 17 November 2025.
Is The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) 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 South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) last inspected?
The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
How does The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The South Essex Golf Club ( Heron Country Club) 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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