Roughacre Brewery Tap Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Roughacre Brewery Tap Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2025, 16 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.
Address: Roughacre Brewery, Clare Hall Barns, Cavendish Road, CO10 8PJ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Roughacre Brewery Tap Room among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Roughacre Brewery Tap Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Very 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 Roughacre Brewery Tap Room 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 Roughacre Brewery Tap Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roughacre Brewery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2022 |
| Impact Food Group @ Stour Valley Community School/college/university | 351 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clare Ex-Servicemens and Working Mens Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2004 |
| Clare Town Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2013 |
| Platform One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Clare Trading Post Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Clare Post Office & Newsagents. Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Sisterlane Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Roughacre Brewery Tap Room
What is Roughacre Brewery Tap Room's food hygiene rating?
Roughacre Brewery Tap Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Roughacre Brewery Tap Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Roughacre Brewery Tap Room last inspected?
Roughacre Brewery Tap Room was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Roughacre Brewery Tap Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roughacre Brewery Tap Room compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Roughacre Brewery Tap Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Roughacre Brewery Tap Room 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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