Huffers Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Huffers Cafe 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: Huffers 87 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5EA
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Huffers Cafe 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% | ← Huffers Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Huffers Cafe 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 Huffers Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End Butchers of Hadleigh Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Fergusons Delicatessen Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Adnams Cellar and Kitchen Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2013 |
| Remedy by Mung Bean Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Cobblers Cafe & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 127 Hadleigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Andrew's Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Huffers Cafe
What is Huffers Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Huffers Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Huffers Cafe 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 Huffers Cafe last inspected?
Huffers Cafe was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 Huffers Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Huffers Cafe compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Huffers Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Huffers Cafe 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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