The Noble Goose food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
The Noble Goose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: 4/6 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TT
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Noble Goose 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% | ← The Noble Goose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Noble Goose 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 The Noble Goose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normans Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2017 |
| Absolute Angels Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Bakealicious Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bake \& Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rupert's Taproom & Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Fei's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| The Chapel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Cabros Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Noble Goose
What is The Noble Goose's food hygiene rating?
The Noble Goose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 20 November 2025.
Is The Noble Goose 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Noble Goose last inspected?
The Noble Goose was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 The Noble Goose?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Noble Goose compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Noble Goose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Noble Goose 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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