The Bush Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The Bush Pub 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 5 September 2025, 10 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 Bush, The Street, Shimpling, IP29 4HU
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Bush Pub among the 695 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 | 695 | 86% | ← The Bush Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bush Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Saplings Preschool Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Brighhouse Farm (B&B) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| MOC Transport ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Ark Project Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Jord Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Giffords Hall Vineyard Ltd Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company @ Cockfield Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about The Bush Pub
What is The Bush Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Bush Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 5 September 2025.
Is The Bush Pub 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 Bush Pub last inspected?
The Bush Pub was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
How does The Bush Pub compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 805 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Bush Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Bush Pub 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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