The Orange Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
The Orange Tree 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 7 April 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: 166 West Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0BP
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Orange Tree among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← The Orange Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 The Orange Tree 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 Orange Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Mandeville Jmi School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Shell Waitrose Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| New Mexico Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| High Wych Pre School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| @phuket Thai Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about The Orange Tree
What is The Orange Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Orange Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 7 April 2026.
Is The Orange Tree 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 Orange Tree last inspected?
The Orange Tree was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Orange Tree?
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 The Orange Tree compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Orange Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Orange Tree 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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