Sorrel Horse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Suffolk
Sorrel Horse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: Sorrel Horse Inn, Hollesley Road, Shottisham, IP12 3HD
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Sorrel Horse 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% | ← Sorrel Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sorrel Horse 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 Sorrel Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shottisham Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodhall Events Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
| Ramsholt Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| ESS Defence - Cost Cutter Shop Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2018 |
| Poppies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Vertas At Sandlings Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Waldringfield Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Sorrel Horse
What is Sorrel Horse's food hygiene rating?
Sorrel Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Sorrel Horse 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sorrel Horse last inspected?
Sorrel Horse was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Sorrel Horse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sorrel Horse 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 Sorrel Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Sorrel Horse 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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