North Street Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
North Street Tavern 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 10 November 2021, more than 4 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: North Street Tavern. North Street Tavern, North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1RE
How it compares in Babergh
That puts North Street Tavern among the 696 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 | 696 | 86% | ← North Street Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 North Street Tavern 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 North Street Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover And Allen (J D Wetherspoon) Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Jamie's Meat Inn Ltd Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Oh my cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Goodview Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Liz's Kebab Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Mughal Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Deli@Twentea & Twenteaone Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about North Street Tavern
What is North Street Tavern's food hygiene rating?
North Street Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 10 November 2021.
Is North Street Tavern 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 North Street Tavern last inspected?
North Street Tavern was last inspected on 10 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at North Street Tavern?
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 North Street Tavern compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and North Street Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects North Street Tavern 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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