The Bricklayers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brentwood
The Bricklayers 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 16 August 2025, 10 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: Bricklayers Arms, Ongar Road, Stondon Massey, CM15 0EQ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts The Bricklayers 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 Bricklayers 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 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 Bricklayers 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 Bricklayers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stondon Massey Pre School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Tipps Cross Remembrance Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2015 |
| The Yellow Spud Machine Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Pizza Club London Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| A.S.K Wines Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2020 |
| Budgens Of Doddinghurst Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 May 2022 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Kervan Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about The Bricklayers Arms
What is The Bricklayers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Bricklayers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 16 August 2025.
Is The Bricklayers 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 Bricklayers Arms last inspected?
The Bricklayers Arms was last inspected on 16 August 2025, 10 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 Bricklayers 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bricklayers Arms compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Bricklayers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The Bricklayers 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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