Cradle Foods CIC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Babergh
Cradle Foods CIC 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 40 North Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1RD
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Cradle Foods CIC 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% | ← Cradle Foods CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cradle Foods CIC 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 Cradle Foods CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Direct Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Goodview Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Liz's Kebab Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Mughal Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Oh my cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| North Street Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
Questions about Cradle Foods CIC
What is Cradle Foods CIC's food hygiene rating?
Cradle Foods CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Cradle Foods CIC 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 Cradle Foods CIC last inspected?
Cradle Foods CIC was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Cradle Foods CIC?
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 Cradle Foods CIC compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Cradle Foods CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Cradle Foods CIC 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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