The Small Copper Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Harlow
The Small Copper Pub 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 14 October 2022, more than 3 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: Small Copper, Churchfield, Harlow, CM20 3DE
How it compares in Harlow
That puts The Small Copper Pub among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← The Small Copper Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 The Small Copper Pub 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 The Small Copper Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy And Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Compass Group (Eurest) At Raytheon Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Coffee Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Belash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Ashlyns Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Cafe Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about The Small Copper Pub
What is The Small Copper Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Small Copper Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 14 October 2022.
Is The Small Copper Pub 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 Small Copper Pub last inspected?
The Small Copper Pub was last inspected on 14 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Small Copper Pub?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Small Copper Pub compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and The Small Copper Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects The Small Copper Pub 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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