The Brook Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The Brook 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
The rating dates from 27 October 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Brook Inn. The Brook Inn, 241 Bures Road, Great Cornard, CO10 0JQ
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Brook 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 Brook 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Brook 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 Brook Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Cornard Dynamos Youth Football Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Sports Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2012 |
| Crocus Great Cornard Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Agape Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
Questions about The Brook Inn
What is The Brook Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Brook Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 27 October 2015.
Is The Brook 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 Brook Inn last inspected?
The Brook Inn was last inspected on 27 October 2015, more than 10 years 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 Brook Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brook Inn compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Brook Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Brook 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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