The Sorrel Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Sorrel Horse Inn 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 3 June 2024, more than 2 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: The Sorrel Horse. The Sorrel Horse, Norwich Road, Barham, IP6 0PG
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Sorrel Horse Inn among the 625 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 | 625 | 86% | ← The Sorrel Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 121 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sorrel Horse Inn 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 Sorrel Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet 'n' Eat Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2022 |
| The Travelling Fryer Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Primary Homecare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| The Chequers Indian Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Jo-s Catering Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Barham Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Freshfills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about The Sorrel Horse Inn
What is The Sorrel Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Sorrel Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 3 June 2024.
Is The Sorrel Horse Inn 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 Sorrel Horse Inn last inspected?
The Sorrel Horse Inn was last inspected on 3 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Sorrel Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sorrel Horse Inn compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Sorrel Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Sorrel Horse Inn 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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