The Public Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Braintree
The Public Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 June 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: Collingwood Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2DY
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Public Hall 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 Public Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Public Hall 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 Public Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Place Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Games Arena Witham /Know Escape Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Pollys Pie \& Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| M\&M Homestore Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| New Land St Store Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Churchill's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| El Pulpo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about The Public Hall
What is The Public Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Public Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 21 June 2017.
Is The Public Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Public Hall last inspected?
The Public Hall was last inspected on 21 June 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 The Public Hall?
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 Public Hall compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Public Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Public Hall 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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