The Queens Head At Bramfield food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Queens Head At Bramfield 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: Queens Head Inn, The Street, Bramfield, IP19 9HT
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Queens Head At Bramfield 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% | ← The Queens Head At Bramfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Queens Head At Bramfield 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 The Queens Head At Bramfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramfield Stepping Stones Pre School Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| North Manor Farm B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2018 |
| KW Clarke's Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2026 |
| Brimwood Farm Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Queens Head At Bramfield
What is The Queens Head At Bramfield's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Head At Bramfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 27 March 2026.
Is The Queens Head At Bramfield 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 The Queens Head At Bramfield last inspected?
The Queens Head At Bramfield was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 The Queens Head At Bramfield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Queens Head At Bramfield 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 The Queens Head At Bramfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Queens Head At Bramfield 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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