Earls Colne Recreation Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Earls Colne Recreation Club 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 12 December 2025, 7 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: Halstead Road, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2NG
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Earls Colne Recreation Club 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% | ← Earls Colne Recreation Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Earls Colne Recreation 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 Earls Colne Recreation Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colne House Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Atlas Club (Earls Colne) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Lucky Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| The Drum Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Grammar School House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Colnes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
| Fresh And Wild Fish Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Earls Colne Recreation Club
What is Earls Colne Recreation Club's food hygiene rating?
Earls Colne Recreation Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Earls Colne Recreation Club 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 Earls Colne Recreation Club last inspected?
Earls Colne Recreation Club was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 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 Earls Colne Recreation 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Earls Colne Recreation Club compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Earls Colne Recreation Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Earls Colne Recreation 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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