The Three Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Three Horseshoes 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 25 February 2026, 4 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: Water Lane, Helions Bumpstead, Haverhill, CB9 7AL
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Pips Nursery School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Castle Camps Cof E Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| The Red Lion PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The Fox In A Box Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Fox And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Olive Barn Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Three Horseshoes
What is The Three Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
The Three Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes last inspected?
The Three Horseshoes was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Three Horseshoes?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Horseshoes compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Horseshoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Three Horseshoes 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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