Old English Gentleman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
Old English Gentleman 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 5 December 2024, 19 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: 11 Gold Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1EJ
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Old English Gentleman 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% | ← Old English Gentleman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old English Gentleman 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 Old English Gentleman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Arcys Bar And Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| SW Baptist Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| ABC Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Lloyds Family Butchers Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cafe Cou Cou Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Gilbey Butchers Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Saffron Fish Co Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Old English Gentleman
What is Old English Gentleman's food hygiene rating?
Old English Gentleman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Old English Gentleman 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 Old English Gentleman last inspected?
Old English Gentleman was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 Old English Gentleman?
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 Old English Gentleman compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Old English Gentleman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Old English Gentleman 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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