Green Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
Green Man holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 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: Green Man Lane, Little Braxted, Witham, CM8 3LB
How it compares in Maldon
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 588 rated places in Maldon score this low, about one in 294. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Green Man |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Green Man the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Green Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Oaks Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Mrs Salisbury's Of Wickham Bishops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Great Totham Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| D W Mann & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Jane's Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Green Man
What is Green Man's food hygiene rating?
Green Man has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Maldon Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Green Man safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Green Man last inspected?
Green Man was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Green Man?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Green Man compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Green Man holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Green Man 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Maldon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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