Three Tuns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
Three Tuns 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
This is a fresh result: Three Tuns was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Three Tuns Public House, 3 Hawks Mill Street, Needham Market, IP6 8AA
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Three Tuns 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% | ← Three Tuns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Three Tuns 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 Tuns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton House News Ltd Retailers - other | 49 yards away | Exempt | |
| St John's Pantry Farmers/growers | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
| Bonds Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| The Limes Bar & Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2025 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Needham Market Post Office Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Bretts Bakery Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Needham Quality Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Three Tuns
What is Three Tuns's food hygiene rating?
Three Tuns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Three Tuns 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 Tuns last inspected?
Three Tuns was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Three Tuns?
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 Three Tuns compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Three Tuns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Three Tuns 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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