The Three Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
The Three Horseshoes 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Three Horseshoes, 17 The Street, Barrow, IP29 5AP
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Three Horseshoes 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% | ← The Three Horseshoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saint's Church Breakfast Pop Up Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Colourbox Montessori Schools Limited School/college/university | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Matt's Food, Wine & More Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Colourbox Montessori Schools Limited Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| eats at Barrow Primary School School/college/university | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Barrow Fish and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Premier Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| The Weeping Willow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2026 |
Questions about The Three Horseshoes
What is The Three Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
The Three Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 31 October 2024.
Is The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes last inspected?
The Three Horseshoes was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 The Three Horseshoes?
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 Three Horseshoes 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 The Three Horseshoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Three Horseshoes 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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