The Nags Head

Essex

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Nags Head scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 8 May 2017 by Braintree.

What does this rating mean?

The Nags Head 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?

8 Market Place,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM7 3HG

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

Who inspects The Nags Head?

Food hygiene at The Nags Head 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 Nags Head

What is The Nags Head’s food hygiene rating?

The Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 May 2017.

When was The Nags Head last inspected?

The Nags Head was last inspected by Braintree on 8 May 2017.

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.