Grammar School House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Grammar School House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: York Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2RN
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Grammar School House 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% | ← Grammar School House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grammar School House 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 Grammar School House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colnes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2024 |
| Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Drapers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Fresh And Wild Fish Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Drum Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
Questions about Grammar School House
What is Grammar School House's food hygiene rating?
Grammar School House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Grammar School House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grammar School House last inspected?
Grammar School House was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Grammar School House?
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 Grammar School House compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Grammar School House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Grammar School House 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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Grammar School House is one of 32 rated food businesses in Earls Colne. See every hygiene rating in Earls Colne →
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