Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee food hygiene rating
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Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee 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 21 February 2018, more than 8 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: Village Hall. Village Hall, The Causeway, Hitcham, IP7 7NE
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee 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% | ← Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee 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 Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2015 |
| Hitcham Post Office and Stores Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2025 |
| Care FocusCapital House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2015 |
| Hilly Ridge Alpacas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
Questions about Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee
What is Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee's food hygiene rating?
Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 21 February 2018.
Is Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee 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 Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee last inspected?
Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee was last inspected on 21 February 2018, more than 8 years 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 Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee?
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 Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee 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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