The Old Mariner food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Old Mariner 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 20 December 2022, more than 3 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: Old Mariner Inn, 26 New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DX
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Old Mariner among the 1,996 places in East 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← The Old Mariner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 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 Old Mariner 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 Old Mariner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| JJ's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Brownbread Bakery Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bistro@47a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2014 |
| Les Chocolats Belges Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2009 |
Questions about The Old Mariner
What is The Old Mariner's food hygiene rating?
The Old Mariner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 20 December 2022.
Is The Old Mariner 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 Old Mariner last inspected?
The Old Mariner was last inspected on 20 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Mariner?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Mariner compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Mariner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Old Mariner 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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