The Victoria food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Victoria 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 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Victoria Inn, Norton Road, Thurston, IP31 3QH
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Victoria among the 624 places in Mid 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 | 624 | 86% | ← The Victoria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Victoria 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 Victoria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Childcare School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Thurston Community College School/college/university | 366 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Thurst Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2025 |
| Flip BRGR Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Thurston Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Chamomile Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Trawlers catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about The Victoria
What is The Victoria's food hygiene rating?
The Victoria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 30 August 2024.
Is The Victoria 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 Victoria last inspected?
The Victoria was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. 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 Victoria?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Victoria compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 729 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Victoria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Victoria 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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The Victoria is one of 82 rated food businesses in Bury St Edmunds. See every hygiene rating in Bury St Edmunds →
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