The Star Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brentwood
The Star Inn 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 28 May 2025, 13 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: Star Inn, High Street, Ingatestone, CM4 9DU
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts The Star Inn 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 Star Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Star Inn 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 Star Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galvins Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2021 |
| Stones Pizza And Restaurant Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Nirvana Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Ravens Bakery Essex Limited Manufacturers/packers | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| Patrick Green Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2022 |
| The Ginger Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2018 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about The Star Inn
What is The Star Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Star Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 28 May 2025.
Is The Star Inn 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 Star Inn last inspected?
The Star Inn was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 The Star Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Star Inn compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Star Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The Star Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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