Stanstead Hall B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Babergh
Stanstead Hall B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 February 2016, more than 10 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: Stanstead Hall, Buxhall Road, Hitcham, IP7 7NY
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Stanstead Hall B & B 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% | ← Stanstead Hall B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 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 Stanstead Hall B & B 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 Stanstead Hall B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitcham Post Office and Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2025 |
| Honey Bees Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2015 |
| Hitcham Village Hall Management Committee Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| Old Buckenham Hall School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| Care FocusCapital House Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2015 |
| MCL Transport Ltd. Distributors/Transporters | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Hilly Ridge Alpacas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Buxhall Village Hall - Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about Stanstead Hall B & B
What is Stanstead Hall B & B's food hygiene rating?
Stanstead Hall B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 22 February 2016.
Is Stanstead Hall B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stanstead Hall B & B last inspected?
Stanstead Hall B & B was last inspected on 22 February 2016, more than 10 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 Stanstead Hall B & B?
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 Stanstead Hall B & B compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Stanstead Hall B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Stanstead Hall B & B 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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