The Bay Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The Bay Horse 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 7 March 2016, more than 10 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: 61-65 Melford Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1JS
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Bay Horse among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← The Bay Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Bay Horse 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 Bay Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Cradle Foods CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Direct Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Goodview Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Liz's Kebab Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Mughal Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Oh my cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bay Horse
What is The Bay Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 7 March 2016.
Is The Bay Horse 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 Bay Horse last inspected?
The Bay Horse was last inspected on 7 March 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bay Horse?
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 Bay Horse compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Bay Horse 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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