The Drum Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Drum 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 29 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 21 High Street, Earls Colne, Essex, CO6 2PA
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Drum 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 Drum 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 Very 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 Drum 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 Drum Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Fresh And Wild Fish Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Grammar School House Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Colnes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2024 |
| Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Drapers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about The Drum Inn
What is The Drum Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Drum Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 29 April 2022.
Is The Drum 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 Drum Inn last inspected?
The Drum Inn was last inspected on 29 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 Drum Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Drum 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 Drum Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Drum 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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