Chilli and Chives food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Chilli and Chives 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
This is a fresh result: Chilli and Chives was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 16a High Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9PT
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Chilli and Chives 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% | ← Chilli and Chives | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 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 Chilli and Chives 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 Chilli and Chives, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Posy Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Tatum's Teahouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Sparling & Faiers Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 May 2025 |
| A.R. Heeks & Son Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Lavenham Blue Vintage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| The Great House Lavenham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Hadley's Dairy Products Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Chilli and Chives
What is Chilli and Chives's food hygiene rating?
Chilli and Chives has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Chilli and Chives 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 Chilli and Chives last inspected?
Chilli and Chives was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chilli and Chives?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Chilli and Chives compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Chilli and Chives is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Chilli and Chives 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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