Three Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
Three Horseshoes 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 November 2019, more than 6 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: Three Horseshoes. Three Horseshoes, Church Square, Bures St Mary, CO8 5BS
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Three Horseshoes 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% | ← Three Horseshoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Very 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 Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Store Retailers - other | 93 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bank House Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Noahs Ark Nursery Group Caring Premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bures Friday Lunch Club Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bures CEVC Primary School School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Rose's General Store Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| The Village Deli Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| The Eight Bells PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Three Horseshoes
What is Three Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
Three Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 7 November 2019.
Is Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes last inspected?
Three Horseshoes was last inspected on 7 November 2019, more than 6 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 Three Horseshoes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Three Horseshoes compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Three Horseshoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Three Horseshoes 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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