The Comfortable Cow food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The Comfortable Cow 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: Unit 3 The Pied Cow, 12 King Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EB
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Comfortable Cow among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← The Comfortable Cow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Comfortable Cow 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 Comfortable Cow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinky Treats Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Cafe Viva Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Dough&Co Woodfired Pizza / Burger Amour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Mr F's Sweet Kiosk Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Bishop's Coffee Company Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Aunty Ree's Cookies & More Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| QD Market Towns Ltd Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2016 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2021 |
Questions about The Comfortable Cow
What is The Comfortable Cow's food hygiene rating?
The Comfortable Cow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 3 July 2025.
Is The Comfortable Cow 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 Comfortable Cow last inspected?
The Comfortable Cow was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Comfortable Cow?
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 Comfortable Cow compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Comfortable Cow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Comfortable Cow 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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