The Cock Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The Cock 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
This is a fresh result: The Cock Inn was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Cock Inn. The Cock Inn, Polstead Green, Polstead, CO6 5AL
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Cock Inn 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% | ← The Cock Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cock 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 Cock Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One School Global UK Colchester Campus School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Polstead Country Park Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| The Crown Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2026 |
| Stoke-by-Nayland CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2016 |
| The Suffolk Distillery Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| Park Street Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Stoke by Nayland Club ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about The Cock Inn
What is The Cock Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cock Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Cock 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 Cock Inn last inspected?
The Cock Inn was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 The Cock Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cock Inn compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Cock Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Cock 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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