Halstead Conservative Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Halstead Conservative 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 29 January 2016, more than 10 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: 34 High Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AP
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Halstead Conservative 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% | ← Halstead Conservative 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 Halstead Conservative 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 Halstead Conservative Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cafe Bamboo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 August 2024 |
| Lipstick And Locks Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Halstead Costcutter (Premier) Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Hards Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Imjai Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Munch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Halstead Conservative Club
What is Halstead Conservative Club's food hygiene rating?
Halstead Conservative Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 29 January 2016.
Is Halstead Conservative 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 Halstead Conservative Club last inspected?
Halstead Conservative Club was last inspected on 29 January 2016, more than 10 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 Halstead Conservative 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 Halstead Conservative Club compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Halstead Conservative Club holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Halstead Conservative 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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