The Highwayman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Highwayman 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
This is a fresh result: The Highwayman was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Suffolk ratings →
Address: The Highwayman. The Highwayman, Norwich Road, Creeting St Mary, IP6 8PD
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Highwayman was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Highwayman among the 624 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 85% 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 | 85% | ← The Highwayman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Highwayman 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 Highwayman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2010 |
| Burger King Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Brook Street Foods Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Coddenham Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Coddenham Country Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2013 |
| Chitty Chitty Bon Bon Limited Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aldercarr Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Highwayman
What is The Highwayman's food hygiene rating?
The Highwayman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 9 July 2026.
Is The Highwayman 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 Highwayman last inspected?
The Highwayman was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month 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 Highwayman?
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 Highwayman compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
85% of the 731 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Highwayman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Highwayman 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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Understanding this rating
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