Croft Care at Cherry Lane food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Croft Care at Cherry Lane holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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: Cherry Lane Garden Centre. Cherry Lane Garden, High Street, Long Melford, CO10 9DF
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Croft Care at Cherry Lane among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Croft Care at Cherry Lane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Croft Care at Cherry Lane 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.
Questions about Croft Care at Cherry Lane
What is Croft Care at Cherry Lane's food hygiene rating?
Croft Care at Cherry Lane has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Croft Care at Cherry Lane 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Croft Care at Cherry Lane last inspected?
Croft Care at Cherry Lane was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Croft Care at Cherry Lane?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Croft Care at Cherry Lane compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Croft Care at Cherry Lane is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Croft Care at Cherry Lane 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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