Cherry Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Suffolk
Cherry Tree 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 6 August 2025, 11 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: Cherry Tree Inn, Old Norwich Road, Yaxley, IP23 8BH
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Cherry Tree among the 623 places in Mid 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Cherry Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 123 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 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 Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranswick Country Foods (Poultry Eye) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kingsley Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| DJ's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Hartismere School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Cherry Tree
What is Cherry Tree's food hygiene rating?
Cherry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree last inspected?
Cherry Tree was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cherry Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cherry Tree compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Cherry Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Cherry Tree 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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