The Beaconsfield Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Beaconsfield Arms 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 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Beaconsfield Arms, Mill Road, Occold, IP23 7PN
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Beaconsfield Arms among the 623 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 | 623 | 86% | ← The Beaconsfield Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 122 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 Beaconsfield Arms 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 Beaconsfield Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime Company @ Occold Primary School School/college/university | 194 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lunchtime Company @ Thorndon Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Deluxe Supplements Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| New Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Eyes Open CIC T/A The Bank Arts Cent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2017 |
| Beard's Tea Rooms Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 June 2025 |
| Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about The Beaconsfield Arms
What is The Beaconsfield Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Beaconsfield Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 9 October 2024.
Is The Beaconsfield Arms 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 Beaconsfield Arms last inspected?
The Beaconsfield Arms was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Beaconsfield Arms?
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 Beaconsfield Arms compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Beaconsfield Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Beaconsfield Arms 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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