The Horse and Groom, Braintree
The Horse and Groom is a pub at 20 Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QA. The Horse and Groom's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree council on 24 April 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 20 Rayne Road
Braintree
Essex
CM7 2QA - Council
- Braintree
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Horse and Groom’s food hygiene rating
The Horse and Groom's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Horse and Groom's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Horse and Groom
- 5The Bull220 m
- 5Nags Head Wine Bar220 m
- 5The Lounge220 m
- 5The Picture Palace400 m
- 5O'Grady's740 m
- 5The Kavern890 m
All 29 pubs and bars in Braintree
Questions about The Horse and Groom
What is the food hygiene rating at The Horse and Groom?
The Horse and Groom's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree council on 24 April 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Horse and Groom?
The Horse and Groom is at 20 Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QA, in Braintree. Braintree council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Bull, about 220 m away.
What pubs are near The Horse and Groom?
The closest pubs and bars to The Horse and Groom are The Bull (220 m), Nags Head Wine Bar (220 m) and The Lounge (220 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Horse and Groom's hygiene rating up to date?
The Horse and Groom's rating is 1 year old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Horse and Groom on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Braintree council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.