The Boars Head (Herongate) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brentwood
The Boars Head (Herongate) 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 21 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: The Boars Head, Billericay Road, Herongate, CM13 3PS
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts The Boars Head (Herongate) 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 Boars Head (Herongate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Boars Head (Herongate), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herongate Athletic Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
| Heron Court Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| BP Ingrave SF Connect - M \& S Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Crafted Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
Questions about The Boars Head (Herongate)
What is The Boars Head (Herongate)'s food hygiene rating?
The Boars Head (Herongate) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Boars Head (Herongate) 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 Boars Head (Herongate) last inspected?
The Boars Head (Herongate) was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
How does The Boars Head (Herongate) compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Boars Head (Herongate) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The Boars Head (Herongate) 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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