Brave Nelson food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brentwood
Brave Nelson 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: The Brave Nelson, Woodman Road, Warley, CM14 5AL
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Brave Nelson 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% | ← Brave Nelson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brave Nelson 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 Brave Nelson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sparks Pre-School Caring Premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2015 |
| Cafe In The Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Hartswood Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Butterflies Montessori School Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Charlies Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Beyond Cafe And Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Cellers Wine Merchants Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2017 |
| Cafe Muro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Brave Nelson
What is Brave Nelson's food hygiene rating?
Brave Nelson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Brave Nelson 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 Brave Nelson last inspected?
Brave Nelson was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months 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 Brave Nelson?
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 Brave Nelson compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Brave Nelson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Brave Nelson 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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