The Brewers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Brewers 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: The Brewers was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Suffolk ratings →
Address: The Brewers Arms, Lower Road, Rattlesden, IP30 0RJ
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How this rating has changed
The Brewers was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Brewers among the 624 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 85% 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 | 624 | 85% | ← The Brewers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 Brewers 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 Brewers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesden Playgroup Caring Premises | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| Rattlesden Community Shop Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Rattlesden C of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about The Brewers
What is The Brewers's food hygiene rating?
The Brewers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 20 August 2026.
Is The Brewers 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 Brewers last inspected?
The Brewers was last inspected on 20 August 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 The Brewers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Brewers compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
85% of the 731 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Brewers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Brewers 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Brewers is one of 85 rated food businesses in Bury St Edmunds. See every hygiene rating in Bury St Edmunds →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/
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