The Golden Boar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Suffolk
The Golden Boar 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 29 November 2025, 7 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: The Golden Boar Inn, The Street, Freckenham, IP28 8HZ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Golden Boar 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 Golden Boar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Golden Boar 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 Golden Boar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tharp Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Manor Farm Eggs Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2018 |
| Seed Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| The Potting Shed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Ark Isleham Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Home From Home-JLR Play CIC Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Berrycroft Farm Farmers/growers | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Golden Boar
What is The Golden Boar's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Boar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 29 November 2025.
Is The Golden Boar 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 Golden Boar last inspected?
The Golden Boar was last inspected on 29 November 2025, 7 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 Golden Boar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Golden Boar 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 Golden Boar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Golden Boar 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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