Colnes Constitutional Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Colnes Constitutional Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 16/18 York Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2RN
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Colnes Constitutional Club sits behind roughly 980 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ← Colnes Constitutional Club | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Colnes Constitutional Club 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 Colnes Constitutional Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar School House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2024 |
| Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Drapers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Fresh And Wild Fish Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Drum Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
Questions about Colnes Constitutional Club
What is Colnes Constitutional Club's food hygiene rating?
Colnes Constitutional Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Colnes Constitutional Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colnes Constitutional Club last inspected?
Colnes Constitutional Club was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months 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 Colnes Constitutional Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colnes Constitutional Club compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Colnes Constitutional Club holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Colnes Constitutional Club 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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