Ingatestone Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Brentwood
Ingatestone Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Hall Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9NS
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Ingatestone Hall among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Ingatestone Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 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 Ingatestone Hall 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 Ingatestone Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| :ROSEBANK NURSING HOMES LTD T/A Ardtully Retirement Residenc Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Ingatestone Elim Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Galvins Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2021 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Ingatestone Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2018 |
| Ingatestone Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Ingatestone Infants School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Ingatestone Hall
What is Ingatestone Hall's food hygiene rating?
Ingatestone Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 29 August 2025.
Is Ingatestone Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ingatestone Hall last inspected?
Ingatestone Hall was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ingatestone Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ingatestone Hall compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Ingatestone Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Ingatestone Hall 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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