Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Suffolk
Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bungay Road, Barsham, Beccles, NR34 8HA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall 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% | ← Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall 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 Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dell Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| The White House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| East Coast Community Healthcare CIC Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall
What is Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 11 March 2024.
Is Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall last inspected?
Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall was last inspected on 11 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall 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 Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Barsham And Shipmeadow Village Hall 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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