The Whalebone, Fingringhoe
The Whalebone is a pub at The Whalebone Public House, Chapel Road, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7BG. The Whalebone's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester council on 19 February 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- The Whalebone Public House
Chapel Road
Fingringhoe
Essex
CO5 7BG - Council
- Colchester
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Whalebone’s food hygiene rating
The Whalebone's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Whalebone'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 Whalebone
- 5Ye Olde Albion1.3 km
- 5Anchor pub, Rowhedge1.3 km
- 5Rose & Crown1.5 km
- 5The Black Buoy1.5 km
- 5The Station Hotel1.6 km
- 5The Greyhound1.7 km
Questions about The Whalebone
What is the food hygiene rating at The Whalebone?
The Whalebone's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester council on 19 February 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Whalebone?
The Whalebone is at The Whalebone Public House, Chapel Road, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7BG, in Fingringhoe. Colchester council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Ye Olde Albion, about 1.3 km away.
What pubs are near The Whalebone?
The closest pubs and bars to The Whalebone are Ye Olde Albion (1.3 km), Anchor pub, Rowhedge (1.3 km) and Rose & Crown (1.5 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Whalebone's hygiene rating up to date?
The Whalebone'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 Whalebone on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Colchester council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.