The Old Rectory Country House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Babergh
The Old Rectory Country House 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 3 June 2014, more than 12 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: Rectory Manor, Rectory Road, Great Waldingfield, CO10 0TL
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Old Rectory Country House 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% | ← The Old Rectory Country House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Rectory Country House 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 The Old Rectory Country House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Gt Waldingfield Bowls & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2011 |
| Great Waldingfield Coffee Morning Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Old Rectory Country House
What is The Old Rectory Country House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Rectory Country House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 3 June 2014.
Is The Old Rectory Country House 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 The Old Rectory Country House last inspected?
The Old Rectory Country House was last inspected on 3 June 2014, more than 12 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 The Old Rectory Country House?
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 The Old Rectory Country House compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Rectory Country House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Old Rectory Country House 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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