Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
Queens Head 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 4 April 2024, more than 2 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: The Queens Head, 1 Station Road West, Stowmarket, IP14 1EF
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Queens Head 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% | ← Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bonitas Wholefoods Ltd Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Palmers (Haughley) Ltd Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Sparrowhawk's Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Bella Sorrento Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Poppys Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Redfort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
Questions about Queens Head
What is Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 4 April 2024.
Is Queens Head 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 Queens Head last inspected?
Queens Head was last inspected on 4 April 2024, more than 2 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 Queens Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Queens Head compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Queens Head 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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