The Henny Swan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Henny Swan 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 12 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: Henny Street, Great Henny, Sudbury, CO10 7LS
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Henny Swan 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 Henny Swan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Henny Swan 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 Henny Swan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Cornard Dynamos Youth Football Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Sports Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2012 |
| Crocus Great Cornard Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Agape Cafe Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Ballingdon Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Sudbury Bowls club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The Henny Swan
What is The Henny Swan's food hygiene rating?
The Henny Swan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Henny Swan 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 Henny Swan last inspected?
The Henny Swan was last inspected on 12 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 Henny Swan?
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 Henny Swan compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Henny Swan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Henny Swan 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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