The Angel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Angel 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 4 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: St Marys Square, High Street, Kelvedon, CO5 9AN
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Angel 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 Angel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Angel 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 Angel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominics Residential Home Caring Premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Premier Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Little Fish Company (Kelvedon) Ltd Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Easterford Lodge Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Kelvedon St. Marys School/college/university | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Brimpton House Nursery Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Kelvedon Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about The Angel
What is The Angel's food hygiene rating?
The Angel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 4 December 2024.
Is The Angel 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 Angel last inspected?
The Angel was last inspected on 4 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 The Angel?
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 Angel compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Angel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Angel 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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The Angel is one of 22 rated food businesses in Kelvedon. See every hygiene rating in Kelvedon →
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