The Gardeners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brentwood
The Gardeners Arms 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 July 2022, more than 4 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: 27 Hart Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4AX
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts The Gardeners Arms 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 Gardeners Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gardeners Arms 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 Gardeners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figo Brentwood Other catering premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| AJ News \& Wine Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2021 |
| Buona Bottega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Duchess & Dressmaker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Eigh Tea 9 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
Questions about The Gardeners Arms
What is The Gardeners Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Gardeners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 7 July 2022.
Is The Gardeners Arms 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 Gardeners Arms last inspected?
The Gardeners Arms was last inspected on 7 July 2022, more than 4 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 Gardeners Arms?
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 Gardeners Arms compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Gardeners Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The Gardeners Arms 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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