Horse and Groom
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Horse and Groom is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 35 East Street, SUDBURY, Suffolk, CO10 2TU, in the Babergh local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Babergh oversees 877 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Babergh is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Horse and Groom?
Horse and Groom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Babergh.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Horse and Groom last inspected?
Horse and Groom was last inspected on 2025-06-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Horse and Groom located?
Horse and Groom is located at 35 East Street, SUDBURY, Suffolk , CO10 2TU, in the Babergh local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO10 postcode area.