The Grain Shed food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Grain Shed 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 26 June 2025, 12 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: Broadside Park Farm, Lowestoft Road, Reydon, IP18 6SX
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Grain Shed among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Grain Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 Grain Shed 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 Grain Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigs In Blankets Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| YouDrink Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 222 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 March 2026 |
| Boyden Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Taylorshaw At Reydon Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bridgefoot Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2021 |
| Reydon And Southwold Community Pantry & Fridge Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Gorse House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2009 |
Questions about The Grain Shed
What is The Grain Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Grain Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 26 June 2025.
Is The Grain Shed 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 Grain Shed last inspected?
The Grain Shed was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 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 Grain Shed?
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 Grain Shed compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Grain Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Grain Shed 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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