The Fleece Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
The Fleece Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Fleece Hotel, St Marys Street, Bungay, NR35 1AX
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fleece Inn sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← The Fleece Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Fleece 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 The Fleece Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungay Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Pex Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Skyways Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| St Edmunds Church Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2015 |
| The Street Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Bungay Shopper Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 November 2010 |
| Bungay Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 November 2018 |
| Suffolk Stonehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Fleece Inn
What is The Fleece Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fleece Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 25 June 2024.
Is The Fleece Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fleece Inn last inspected?
The Fleece Inn was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Fleece Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Fleece 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, while The Fleece Inn holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Fleece 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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