The George food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The George holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 October 2025, 9 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: George Inn, 95 High Street, Wickham Market, IP13 0RA
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The George sits behind roughly 2,207 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← The George | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 George 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 George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tea Pot Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| The Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
| E W Revett & Son Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Wickham Market Pharmacy Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 186 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2022 |
| All Saints Church Open Pantry Retailers - other | 196 yards away | Exempt | |
| Open Door/ Cafe Church Other catering premises | 196 yards away | Exempt | |
| New Peach Bower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about The George
What is The George's food hygiene rating?
The George has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 6 October 2025.
Is The George safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The George last inspected?
The George was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 George?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The George holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The George 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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