The Hermit Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brentwood
The Hermit 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 20 February 2018, more than 8 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: The Hermitage, Shenfield Road, Brentwood, CM15 8AG
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts The Hermit Club among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← The Hermit Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Hermit 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 The Hermit Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Caffe Piccolo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Brentwood County Cricket Club (CHATS) Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Brentwood Day Nursery Caring Premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Brentwood Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
Questions about The Hermit Club
What is The Hermit Club's food hygiene rating?
The Hermit Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 20 February 2018.
Is The Hermit 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 The Hermit Club last inspected?
The Hermit Club was last inspected on 20 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hermit Club?
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 Hermit Club compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Hermit Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The Hermit 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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