The Pickerel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Pickerel Inn 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 5 March 2014, more than 12 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: 65 Stowupland Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1EQ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Pickerel Inn among the 625 places in Mid 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 | 625 | 86% | ← The Pickerel Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 121 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 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 Pickerel 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 Pickerel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Royal William Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2015 |
| Portman Event Catering Mobile caterer | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Little Mice 2 Day Nursery School/college/university | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| House of Gifts Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Little Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ela Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about The Pickerel Inn
What is The Pickerel Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Pickerel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 5 March 2014.
Is The Pickerel Inn 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 Pickerel Inn last inspected?
The Pickerel Inn was last inspected on 5 March 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pickerel Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pickerel Inn compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Pickerel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Pickerel 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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