The Bildeston Crown food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Babergh
The Bildeston Crown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bildeston Crown was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Crown Inn, High Street, Bildeston, IP7 7EB
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Bildeston Crown among the 695 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 | 695 | 86% | ← The Bildeston Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 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 Bildeston Crown 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 Bildeston Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank House Stores Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Chamberlin Hall Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Bildeston Baptist Church Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| The Detox Barn Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2020 |
Questions about The Bildeston Crown
What is The Bildeston Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Bildeston Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 16 June 2026.
Is The Bildeston Crown 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bildeston Crown last inspected?
The Bildeston Crown was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Bildeston Crown?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bildeston Crown compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 805 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Bildeston Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Bildeston Crown 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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