Nags Head Wine Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Braintree
Nags Head Wine Bar 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 1 May 2024, more than 2 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: 8 Market Place, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HG
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Nags Head Wine Bar 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% | ← Nags Head Wine Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Nags Head Wine Bar 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 Nags Head Wine Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree And Bocking Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Ethica Coffee Company Mobile caterer | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Braintree Food & Wine Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Cross Road Care Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Albeenuta Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Braintree Butchers Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Braintree Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Nags Head Wine Bar
What is Nags Head Wine Bar's food hygiene rating?
Nags Head Wine Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Nags Head Wine Bar 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 Nags Head Wine Bar last inspected?
Nags Head Wine Bar was last inspected on 1 May 2024, more than 2 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 Nags Head Wine Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Nags Head Wine Bar compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Nags Head Wine Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Nags Head Wine Bar 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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