Queens Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
Queens Head Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 21 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Queens Head Inn among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Queens Head Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Queens Head Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Queens Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Socialbar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Wholefood Shop Saxmundham Wholefoods Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| At The Crossroads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Spice Zone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Chantry House Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
| Tap.social Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Queens Head Inn
What is Queens Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Queens Head Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Head Inn last inspected?
Queens Head Inn was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Queens Head Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Queens Head Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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