The Waggon & Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
The Waggon & Horses 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 8 January 2025, 18 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: Waggon And Horses Public House, 34-36 High Street, Newmarket, CB8 8LB
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Waggon & Horses sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← The Waggon & Horses | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Waggon & Horses 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 Waggon & Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open7curry ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Hmmburger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Potro Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Mangiare Ristorante Italiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Galetos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2026 |
Questions about The Waggon & Horses
What is The Waggon & Horses's food hygiene rating?
The Waggon & Horses has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 8 January 2025.
Is The Waggon & Horses 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 Waggon & Horses last inspected?
The Waggon & Horses was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Waggon & Horses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Waggon & Horses compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Waggon & Horses holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Waggon & Horses 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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