The greyhound lavenham food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The greyhound lavenham holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
95% of rated food businesses in Babergh score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Babergh ratings →
Address: The Greyhound, 96 High Street, Lavenham, CO10 9PZ
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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 it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The greyhound lavenham sits behind roughly 689 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 8% | ← The greyhound lavenham | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The greyhound lavenham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2017 |
| Lavenham Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Hadley's Dairy Products Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Curated Shop Retailers - other | 74 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tatum's Teahouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Lavenham Blue Vintage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Posy Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Sparling & Faiers Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The greyhound lavenham
What is The greyhound lavenham's food hygiene rating?
The greyhound lavenham has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Babergh Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The greyhound lavenham safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The greyhound lavenham last inspected?
The greyhound lavenham was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
How does The greyhound lavenham compare to other places in Babergh?
87% of the 791 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while The greyhound lavenham holds a 4. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The greyhound lavenham 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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