The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Babergh
The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2020, more than 5 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: The Tudor Barn, Belstead Hall, Bucks Horns Lane
How it compares in Babergh
That puts The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd 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 Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd 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 Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copdock Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Copdock and Washbrook Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Copdock Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Ipswich Pinewood Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Chestnut Tree Farm Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Ellenbrook Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2023 |
Questions about The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd
What is The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 15 October 2020.
Is The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd last inspected?
The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd was last inspected on 15 October 2020, more than 5 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 Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd?
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 Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects The Tudor Barn, Belstead Ltd 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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