The Chapel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
The Chapel Inn 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: 4 Market Hill, Coggeshall, Colchester, CO6 1TS
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Chapel Inn 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 Chapel Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chapel Inn 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 Chapel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fei's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Rupert's Taproom & Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Cabros Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 November 2025 |
| Coggeshall Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Coddeshall Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Mr Hanna's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bakealicious Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bake \& Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Chapel Inn
What is The Chapel Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chapel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 10 September 2025.
Is The Chapel Inn 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 Chapel Inn last inspected?
The Chapel Inn was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Chapel Inn?
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 Chapel Inn compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Chapel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Chapel Inn 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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