The Toll House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Uttlesford
The Toll House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: Belmont Hill, Newport, Saffron Walden, CB11 3RD
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Toll House 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% | ← The Toll House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Toll House 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 Toll House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Newport Stores (Essex) Ltd Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Meet And Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Kappa House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Impact Food Group @ Joyce Frankland Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Debden Grange Retirement Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Country Court Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about The Toll House
What is The Toll House's food hygiene rating?
The Toll House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 2 February 2026.
Is The Toll House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Toll House last inspected?
The Toll House was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 The Toll House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Toll House compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Toll House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Toll House 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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