The Sir Alfred Munnings food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Sir Alfred Munnings holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 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 Sir Alfred Munnings Public House, The Street, Mendham, IP20 0NH
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sir Alfred Munnings sits behind roughly 689 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ← The Sir Alfred Munnings | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sir Alfred Munnings 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 Sir Alfred Munnings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Ice Cream Bike Co Mobile caterer | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Broken Egg (Norfolk) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Pepperell's Meats & Pepperell's Cater 4 U Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Harleston Sancroft Primary Academy Catering School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Prime Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Trees Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about The Sir Alfred Munnings
What is The Sir Alfred Munnings's food hygiene rating?
The Sir Alfred Munnings has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 10 September 2025.
Is The Sir Alfred Munnings safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Sir Alfred Munnings last inspected?
The Sir Alfred Munnings was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months 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 Sir Alfred Munnings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sir Alfred Munnings compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Sir Alfred Munnings holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Sir Alfred Munnings 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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