Bucks House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Braintree
Bucks House 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
The rating dates from 9 August 2013, more than 12 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: Vine Street, Great Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4SR
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Bucks House 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% | ← Bucks House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bucks House 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 Bucks House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Brook Street Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Brook Street Butchers Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Between The Lines Retailers - other | 96 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Great Bardfield Primary School School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Knead Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Bucks House
What is Bucks House's food hygiene rating?
Bucks House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 9 August 2013.
Is Bucks House 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 Bucks House last inspected?
Bucks House was last inspected on 9 August 2013, more than 12 years 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 Bucks House?
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 Bucks House compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Bucks House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Bucks House 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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