The Saxon Horn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Havering
The Saxon Horn 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
This is a fresh result: The Saxon Horn was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Upminster Road North, Rainham, RM13 9RY
How it compares in Havering
That puts The Saxon Horn among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← The Saxon Horn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Very 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 Saxon Horn 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 Saxon Horn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Ltd Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Chandlers Chatters Preschool Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| CAS Behavioural Health Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Breakfast/School's Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Ayden Superstore Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bretons Pre School 2 Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Al Raeem Afro Caribbean Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Saxon Horn
What is The Saxon Horn's food hygiene rating?
The Saxon Horn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Saxon Horn 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 Saxon Horn last inspected?
The Saxon Horn was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Saxon Horn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Saxon Horn compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and The Saxon Horn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects The Saxon Horn 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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The Saxon Horn is one of 182 rated food businesses in Rainham. See every hygiene rating in Rainham →
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