Saffron Hall Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
Saffron Hall Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Saffron Walden County High School, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Saffron Hall Bar among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Saffron Hall Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Saffron Hall Bar 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 Saffron Hall Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Screen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Saffron Walden County High School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Crocus Saffron Walden School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Highfield Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Saffron Ice Cream Retail Trailers And Bicycles Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Oasis Drop In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| D Arcys Bar And Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Saffron Hall Bar
What is Saffron Hall Bar's food hygiene rating?
Saffron Hall Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Saffron Hall Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saffron Hall Bar last inspected?
Saffron Hall Bar was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saffron Hall Bar?
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 Saffron Hall Bar compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Saffron Hall Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Saffron Hall Bar 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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