The Bush Pub

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-05

The Bush Pub is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Bush, The Street, Shimpling, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP29 4HU, in the Babergh local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). 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.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Bush, The Street, Shimpling, BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP29 4HU
Local Authority
Babergh
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1840572

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Bush Pub?

The Bush Pub 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 The Bush Pub last inspected?

The Bush Pub was last inspected on 2025-09-05. 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 The Bush Pub located?

The Bush Pub is located at The Bush, The Street, Shimpling, BURY ST EDMUNDS , IP29 4HU, in the Babergh local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP29 postcode area.