The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel 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 13 March 2026, 3 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: Audley End, Gestingthorpe, Halstead, CO9 3AU
How it compares in Braintree
In Braintree, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel sits behind roughly 980 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 980 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ← The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pheasant Public House \& Hotel 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 Pheasant Public House \& Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 June 2025 |
| Coxs @ Spencers Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| St Giles Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Hedingham Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| The Mansion House (kitchen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2016 |
| Shell Hedingham Londis Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Splinters Outside Caterers Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Good Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel
What is The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Braintree Council on 13 March 2026.
Is The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel 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 The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel last inspected?
The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 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 Pheasant Public House \& Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pheasant Public House \& Hotel compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, while The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel holds a 4. 125 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Pheasant Public House \& Hotel 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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