Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 April 2017, more than 9 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: C/O 54 Whitehorse Ave, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1AL
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club sits behind roughly 978 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 978 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 11% | ← Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club 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 Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bethel Place - Meadowview Care Ltd Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Mount Hill Garage Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2023 |
| Three Pigeons Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2015 |
| Halstead Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Blackthorns Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Halstead Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Sweet As Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club
What is Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 27 April 2017.
Is Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club last inspected?
Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club was last inspected on 27 April 2017, more than 9 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 Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Courtauld Halstead Bowls Club 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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