The Old Tap Beccles food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Old Tap Beccles 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 11 September 2024, 22 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: 5 Market Street, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9AW
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Old Tap Beccles among the 1,993 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,993 | 86% | ← The Old Tap Beccles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 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 Old Tap Beccles 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 Old Tap Beccles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ektu Brothers Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2019 |
| Two Magpies Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Relish Cafe & Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Townhouse Cafe / Cwtch Catering / Owens Events Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| QD Stores Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2010 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2016 |
| Bunn's Butchers Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Beccles Public Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
Questions about The Old Tap Beccles
What is The Old Tap Beccles's food hygiene rating?
The Old Tap Beccles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 11 September 2024.
Is The Old Tap Beccles 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 Old Tap Beccles last inspected?
The Old Tap Beccles was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Tap Beccles?
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 Old Tap Beccles compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Tap Beccles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Old Tap Beccles 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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