The Fox On The Green food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Fox On The Green holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: The Green, Finchingfield, Braintree, CM7 4JX
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Fox On The Green 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 Fox On The Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Fox On The Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 December 2024 |
| Zafras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Picture Pot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Jesmond Garage And Village Stores Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Three Tuns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fox On The Green
What is The Fox On The Green's food hygiene rating?
The Fox On The Green has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Fox On The Green 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fox On The Green last inspected?
The Fox On The Green was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does The Fox On The Green compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Fox On The Green is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Fox On The Green 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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