The Saracens Head Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Uttlesford
The Saracens Head Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Saracens Head Hotel was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 High Street, Dunmow, CM6 1AG
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Saracens Head Hotel 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% | ← The Saracens Head Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Saracens Head Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willetts Newsagent Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Galatea Brasserie Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| De La Terre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Dorringtons (Dunmow) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Meadow Hill Coffe Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Pride Of Sylhet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Tanoshii Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about The Saracens Head Hotel
What is The Saracens Head Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Saracens Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Saracens Head Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Saracens Head Hotel last inspected?
The Saracens Head Hotel was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
How does The Saracens Head Hotel compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Saracens Head Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Saracens Head Hotel 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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The Saracens Head Hotel is one of 147 rated food businesses in Dunmow. See every hygiene rating in Dunmow →
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