Crittall Athletic Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Crittall Athletic Social Club holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 December 2024, 19 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: Village Hall, Broadway, Silver End, CM8 3RQ
How it compares in Braintree
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 1,156 rated places in Braintree score this low, about one in 128. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← Crittall Athletic Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Crittall Athletic Social Club the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Crittall Athletic Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Father Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Silver End Local Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
| Silver End Parish Council Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Buffalo Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Boars Tye Residential Home Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Silver End Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2017 |
Questions about Crittall Athletic Social Club
What is Crittall Athletic Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Crittall Athletic Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Braintree Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Crittall Athletic Social Club safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Crittall Athletic Social Club last inspected?
Crittall Athletic Social Club was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Crittall Athletic Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crittall Athletic Social Club compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Crittall Athletic Social Club holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Crittall Athletic Social 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Braintree, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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