The Star Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Star Inn 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 2 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: Hall Road, Wenhaston With Mells Hamlet, Suffolk, IP19 9HF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Star Inn 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 Star Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 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 202 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 The Star Inn 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 Star Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mocha Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | Pass | 18 March 2025 |
| ASSET Nourish At Wenhaston Primary School School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Heathside Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2018 |
| Parker Cattle Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Thorington Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about The Star Inn
What is The Star Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Star Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 2 October 2025.
Is The Star Inn 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 Star Inn last inspected?
The Star Inn was last inspected on 2 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 Star Inn?
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 The Star Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Star Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Star Inn 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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