The Duke of Marlborough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
The Duke of Marlborough 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 13 June 2025, 13 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: Duke of Marlborough. Duke Of Marlborough, Main Road, Somersham, IP8 4QA
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Duke of Marlborough sits behind roughly 623 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← The Duke of Marlborough | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 123 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Duke of Marlborough 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 Duke of Marlborough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersham Baptist Church Other catering premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Somersham Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 328 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Somersham & District Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2014 |
| Somersham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| The Limburners Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
Questions about The Duke of Marlborough
What is The Duke of Marlborough's food hygiene rating?
The Duke of Marlborough has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 13 June 2025.
Is The Duke of Marlborough 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 Duke of Marlborough last inspected?
The Duke of Marlborough was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Duke of Marlborough?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Duke of Marlborough compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Duke of Marlborough holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Duke of Marlborough 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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