The Three Bottles food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Three Bottles 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: Leather Lane, Great Yeldham, Halstead, CO9 4HY
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Three Bottles 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 Bottles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bottles 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 Bottles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Pizza And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Sugondha Indian Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Gable Stores (Londis) Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2017 |
| The Kabin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| Waggon And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Acorns Preschool Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2017 |
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about The Three Bottles
What is The Three Bottles's food hygiene rating?
The Three Bottles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 6 October 2025.
Is The Three Bottles 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 Bottles last inspected?
The Three Bottles was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Bottles?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bottles 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 Bottles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Three Bottles 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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