The Haywain food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tendring
The Haywain holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 11 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.
87% of rated food businesses in Tendring score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Tendring ratings →
Address: Bentley Road, Little Bromley, Manningtree, CO11 2PL
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so The Haywain sits behind roughly 796 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 229 | 19% | ← The Haywain | |
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Haywain 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 Haywain, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouquet Garni Carterers Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
| Becky's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Cross Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Gina's Homemade Preserves Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2010 |
| Bricklayers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 November 2025 |
| Erin's Milkshakes and Desserts Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Swiss Farm Limited Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Seven Rivers Cheshire Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The Haywain
What is The Haywain's food hygiene rating?
The Haywain has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 19 September 2025.
Is The Haywain safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Haywain last inspected?
The Haywain was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Haywain?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Haywain compare to other places in Tendring?
68% of the 1,179 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while The Haywain holds a 4. 229 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Haywain 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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