Waggon and Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
Waggon and Horses 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 12 February 2025, 17 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: The Wagon Waggon And Horses, Church Walk, Sudbury, CO10 1HJ
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Waggon and Horses 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% | ← Waggon and Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Waggon and Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcroft Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2013 |
| Jamie's Meat Inn Ltd Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Deli@Twentea & Twenteaone Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Cradle Foods CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Direct Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Grover And Allen (J D Wetherspoon) Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Waggon and Horses
What is Waggon and Horses's food hygiene rating?
Waggon and Horses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Waggon and Horses 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 Waggon and Horses last inspected?
Waggon and Horses was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
How does Waggon and Horses compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 805 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Waggon and Horses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Waggon and Horses 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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