The Three Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Babergh
The Three Horseshoes 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
This is a fresh result: The Three Horseshoes was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Three Horseshoes, Stows Hill, Cockfield, IP30 0JB
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Three Horseshoes among the 696 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 | 696 | 86% | ← The Three Horseshoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockfield Village Store Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lunchtime Company @ Cockfield Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Bush Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Chilli and Chives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Posy Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| A.R. Heeks & Son Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Sparling & Faiers Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The Three Horseshoes
What is The Three Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
The Three Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 1 July 2026.
Is The Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes last inspected?
The Three Horseshoes was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Three Horseshoes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Three Horseshoes compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Horseshoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Three Horseshoes 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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