Western Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Western Arms 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 8 April 2025, 15 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: Western Road, Silver End, Witham, CM8 3SD
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Western Arms 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% | ← Western Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Western Arms 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 Western Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver End Academy School/college/university | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Boars Tye Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Buffalo Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Cod Father Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Silver End Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
| Silver End Parish Council Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
Questions about Western Arms
What is Western Arms's food hygiene rating?
Western Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Western Arms 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 Western Arms last inspected?
Western Arms was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 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 Western Arms?
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 Western Arms compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Western Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Western Arms 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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