Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 June 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: Hempstead Road, Steeple Bumpstead, Halstead, CB9 7DY
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club sits behind roughly 980 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ← Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club 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 Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Steeple Bumpstead Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 December 2024 |
| The Red Lion PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The Fox In A Box Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Westrope Motors (Haverhill) LTD Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2017 |
| Fox And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Congregational Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club
What is Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club last inspected?
Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Steeple Bumpstead Bowls Club holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Steeple Bumpstead Bowls 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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