The Sportsman, Braintree
The Sportsman is a pub at Unit 5, Lakes Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3RU. The Sportsman's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree council on 28 July 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Unit 5
Lakes Road
Braintree
Essex
CM7 3RU - Council
- Braintree
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Sportsman’s food hygiene rating
The Sportsman's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Sportsman'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 Sportsman
- 5The Kavern590 m
- 5The Orange Tree640 m
- 5The Picture Palace830 m
- 5Nags Head Wine Bar960 m
- 5The Lounge960 m
- 5The Bull970 m
All 29 pubs and bars in Braintree
Questions about The Sportsman
What is the food hygiene rating at The Sportsman?
The Sportsman's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree council on 28 July 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Sportsman?
The Sportsman is at Unit 5, Lakes Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3RU, in Braintree. Braintree council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Kavern, about 590 m away.
What pubs are near The Sportsman?
The closest pubs and bars to The Sportsman are The Kavern (590 m), The Orange Tree (640 m) and The Picture Palace (830 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Sportsman's hygiene rating up to date?
The Sportsman'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 Sportsman 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.