Courtyard Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
Courtyard Tap 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 18 October 2023, 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: 26-27 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Courtyard Tap 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% | ← Courtyard Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Courtyard Tap 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 Courtyard Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catchpole Court Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Davids Bistro and Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| David's Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Lara Meze and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Painters at the Angel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Courtyard Tap
What is Courtyard Tap's food hygiene rating?
Courtyard Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Courtyard Tap 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 Courtyard Tap last inspected?
Courtyard Tap was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 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 Courtyard Tap?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Courtyard Tap compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Courtyard Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Courtyard Tap 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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