Sparrows Campsite food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Sparrows Campsite 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
This is a fresh result: Sparrows Campsite was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Froyz Hall, Pennypot Corner, Halstead, CO9 1RS
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Sparrows Campsite among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Sparrows Campsite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Sparrows Campsite 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 Sparrows Campsite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm Shop Petersfield Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Fox In The Stables Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Halstead Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| The Marquis Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Kings Head PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Sparrows Campsite
What is Sparrows Campsite's food hygiene rating?
Sparrows Campsite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Sparrows Campsite 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 Sparrows Campsite last inspected?
Sparrows Campsite was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Sparrows Campsite?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sparrows Campsite compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Sparrows Campsite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Sparrows Campsite 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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