The Beagle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The Beagle 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: The Beagle The Beagle, Hadleigh Road, Sproughton, IP8 3AR
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Beagle 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 Beagle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Beagle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C & P Sales Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2017 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Buttons and Bows Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Sproughton Rd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about The Beagle
What is The Beagle's food hygiene rating?
The Beagle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Beagle 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 Beagle last inspected?
The Beagle was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
How does The Beagle compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Beagle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Beagle 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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The Beagle is one of 22 rated food businesses in Sproughton. See every hygiene rating in Sproughton →
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