The Woolpack Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Woolpack Inn 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 9 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 91 Church Street, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1UB
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Woolpack Inn 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 Woolpack Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Woolpack Inn 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 Woolpack Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coggeshall Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| St Peter's Church Of England Primary And Pre-School School/college/university | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| East Of England Co-op Foodstore Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Buntings Fine Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Bakealicious Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bake \& Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coggeshall Companionship Association Other catering premises | 416 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about The Woolpack Inn
What is The Woolpack Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Woolpack Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 9 August 2024.
Is The Woolpack Inn 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 Woolpack Inn last inspected?
The Woolpack Inn was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Woolpack Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woolpack Inn compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Woolpack Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Woolpack Inn 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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