The George Inn

Essex

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The George Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 1 May 2026 by Braintree.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The George Inn, from June 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The George Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The George Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
30 June 2021	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
1 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The George Inn in Essex has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Street,
Shalford,
Essex,
CM7 5HH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The George Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The George Inn?

Food hygiene at The George Inn is inspected by Braintree, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.braintree.gov.uk or food&[email protected].

Questions about The George Inn

What is The George Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The George Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 May 2026.

When was The George Inn last inspected?

The George Inn was last inspected by Braintree on 1 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.