The Rumburgh Buck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Rumburgh Buck 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: Rumburgh Buck, Mill Road, Rumburgh, IP19 0NT
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Rumburgh Buck 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 Rumburgh Buck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Rumburgh Buck 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 Rumburgh Buck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Farm Vineyards Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2017 |
| Trio's Catering & Event Planning Ltd Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Huntsman & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Poplar Farm Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| G and VAM Downing Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2012 |
| ASSET Nourish At Ilketshall St Lawrence Primary School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Owlets Pre-School At Ilketshall St Lawrence Primary School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| The Cyder Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Rumburgh Buck
What is The Rumburgh Buck's food hygiene rating?
The Rumburgh Buck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 December 2025.
Is The Rumburgh Buck 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 Rumburgh Buck last inspected?
The Rumburgh Buck was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Rumburgh Buck?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Rumburgh Buck 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 Rumburgh Buck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Rumburgh Buck 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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