Olde Barn Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · East Suffolk
Olde Barn Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 March 2017, more than 9 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: The Olde Barn Bakery, Buck Inn, The Street, NR35 1NZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Olde Barn Bakery sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ← Olde Barn Bakery | |
| 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 200 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Olde Barn Bakery 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 Olde Barn Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2009 |
| The Norfolk And Suffolk Aviation Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| Ye Olde Post Office B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2009 |
| Glug Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Sodexo Ltd At 2 Sisters Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Olde Barn Bakery
What is Olde Barn Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Olde Barn Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 31 March 2017.
Is Olde Barn Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Olde Barn Bakery last inspected?
Olde Barn Bakery was last inspected on 31 March 2017, more than 9 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 Olde Barn Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olde Barn Bakery compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Olde Barn Bakery holds a 4. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Olde Barn Bakery 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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