Hollingsworths Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
Hollingsworths Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 16 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Babergh score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Babergh ratings →
Address: Shop, Chestnut House, Main Road, IP9 1DX
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Hollingsworths Stores among the 689 places in Babergh holding top marks, 87% 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 | 689 | 87% | ← Hollingsworths Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Hollingsworths Stores 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 Hollingsworths Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orwell Stores Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Orwell Stores Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Lees Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Miquill School/college/university | 209 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pin Mill Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Hollingsworths Stores
What is Hollingsworths Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hollingsworths Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Hollingsworths Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hollingsworths Stores last inspected?
Hollingsworths Stores was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 16 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 Hollingsworths Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hollingsworths Stores compare to other places in Babergh?
87% of the 791 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Hollingsworths Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Hollingsworths Stores 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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